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Easy Butter Chicken

Easy Butter Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Easy Butter Chicken is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this one-pot wonder will satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more. Try it tonight, and enjoy a taste of home!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 56 oz crushed tomatoes (2 large cans)
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste or 1 tsp dried ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream See note

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until the onion starts to turn translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes. Then stir in the garam masala, curry powder, cumin, and ginger.
  3. Simmer for 10 minutes. Optional: Once done simmering, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
  4. Slowly stir in the heavy cream until fully combined, then add the chicken.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro. Serve warm over rice or with naan.

Notes

  • Spicy Options: To make the Butter Chicken spicy, add in 1/2 to 2 tsp cayenne pepper in step 2 with the other spices. Adjust according to your heat preference.
  • Vegetarian Option: This recipe can be made with cauliflower instead of chicken. Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into bite-sized pieces, then boil for 3 to 5 minutes until fork tender. Drain and add to the sauce.
  • Storage: This recipe makes a lot and stores well in the fridge or freezer. If you want less, consider cutting the recipe in half.