30-Minute Stovetop Indian Butter Chicken
This creamy and flavorful Indian Butter Chicken is ready in just 30 minutes! A rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices makes this a comforting and easy stovetop dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and Greek yogurt, mixing until smooth. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with basmati rice.