Quick Easy Butter Chicken: The Best Homemade Recipe for Comfort
This quick and easy homemade butter chicken recipe is perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until well combined, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust spices to taste for more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 mg