Description
A mild, comforting creamy butter chicken made in one skillet with tender chicken, warm spices, and a rich tomato cream sauce that’s perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until just done and lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and cook the onion, garlic, and ginger until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt, cooking briefly until aromatic.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a richer flavor.
- This recipe is mildly spiced; add more chili powder if you prefer more heat.
- For a smoother sauce, blend the sauce briefly before returning the chicken.
- Garam masala can be substituted with curry powder if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
