5 from 9 votes
Keto Butter Chicken In An Instant Pot
Instant Pot recipe with diced chicken in a rich butter sauce with cream, tomato sauce and spices common in Indian cooking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
714 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast or thighs, cut into 2 inch bites
- 1/2 onion diced
- 4 ounces butter unsalted or ghee
- 5 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tomato sauce 15 oz can
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to sauté mode and melt thebutter. Add the onion and sauté until onion is golden.
- Toss in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken and brown the outside. Once chicken is browned, add the spices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and cilantro. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Seal the lid and pressure valve and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the instant pot naturally release pressure when done.
- Remove the lid and stir in the cream for 4 minutes.
- Enjoy best with basmati rice and fresh garlic naan. For a low carb meal top on cauliflower rice.
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Notes
- Add up to 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Start with 1 teaspoon then taste before adding more.
- Make homemade curry powder.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
714kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
(124%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
254mg
(85%)
Sodium
886mg
(37%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 254mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 886mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.