Description
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with warm spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the hassle. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in minced garlic, cumin, and coriander for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add marinated chicken and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and remaining spices; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slowly add heavy cream, stirring until well combined; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve over rice or naan, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg