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Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken
Quick 20-minute butter chicken is creamy and packed full of flavor. It's simplified and cooked all in one pan and goes great with a side of rice or naan!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste)
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
- 1 ½ pounds about 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek I use powder, but seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional*
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
- Hot cooked rice and naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
198mg
(66%)
Sodium
963mg
(40%)
Potassium
895mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1405IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 895mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.