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Butter Chicken – 20 Minute Dinner

By: Julia Pacheco
Tender chicken is simmered in a rich, spiced tomato cream sauce for a quick take on butter chicken that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tbs minced ginger
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 8 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tbs garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbs water
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions 

  • To a large skillet over medium heat add the oil once the oil is hot add the onion and saute until soft. Now stir the minced garlic and ginger in for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the chicken, tomato paste, seasonings, and water let cook stirring frequently for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and let the chicken cook through, stir frequently. Once the chicken is cooked enjoy your butter chicken over a bed of rice with naan bread on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1929IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Chey says:

    This was really good! Not spicy at all, and a really good way to start trying Indian food. I usually cook the chicken before adding all the seasoning and sauce to reserve some for my kids and put a little sauce on the side to dip or mix with the chicken. You just never know with kids! Second time I have made this and it went into my recipe box! There was about 3/4c of extra sauce I had leftover and only used the standard 6oz can of tomato paste.

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  2. Julia Smith says:

    Hi Julia.
    I made this the other night and found that there was way too much tomato paste. I have a hunch that you used a 6 oz. can not an 8 oz. in the video but called and wrote it as 8 oz.
    Is that possible? I think it would have been good but since I doubled the recipe, I used at total of 16 oz. of tomato paste and it was way too much.
    Love your videos and recipes otherwise 🙂

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