Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
Enjoy a delicious and quick recipe for homemade butter chicken that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and paprika, stirring well.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, stir in the heavy cream, and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg