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Keto Instant Pot Butter Chicken
5 from 12 votes

Keto Instant Pot Butter Chicken

This Keto Instant Pot Butter Chicken features tender diced chicken cooked under pressure with a blend of spices, garlic, and ginger. Enriched with heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, and butter, it delivers a rich, smooth sauce with warm spice notes, ideal for low-carb meals served over cauliflower rice or similar sides.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast diced
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup butter softened and divided
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup cilantro divided, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons mild flavored oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting.  Add the oil and chicken to the pot and sear the chicken for a few minutes, then remove.  Sauté the ginger and garlic in half the butter for about 20 seconds, careful not to burn it!   Then add in all the spices and allow to toast for another 20 seconds, while stirring. 
  2. Pour in the water, chicken stock, tomato paste and add the chicken back in. Scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.  Stir in the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese and the rest of the butter, then whisk to combine.  Add the chicken back in and turn the Instant Pot back onto the sauté setting.  Cook for 7-10 minutes, uncovered, stirring often.
  4. Once the cauliflower rice is cooked, serve with the chicken and sauce over the top.  Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!  Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days or freeze.

Notes

  • Nutrition information pertains to the butter chicken only; adjust if serving with sides or additions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.