5 Minute Butter Chicken
Craving the rich, comforting flavors of butter chicken but short on time? This 5-Minute Butter Chicken recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in record time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender cooked chicken, a luscious store-bought butter chicken sauce, and a touch of heavy cream, this dish comes together in just one pan. The addition of warm spices like garam masala, paprika, and cumin enhances the sauce's depth, while fresh cilantro provides a bright finishing touch. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan to scoop up every last drop of the creamy, spiced sauce. Quick, flavorful, and utterly satisfying, this easy butter chicken is a time-saving twist on a classic Indian recipe that doesn't skimp on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Store-bought butter chicken sauce or curry sauce
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
- 2 servings Cooked rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly, about 30 seconds.
Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it in the melted butter.
Pour in the store-bought butter chicken sauce and mix well with the chicken.
Stir in the heavy cream, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and garam masala. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Once heated through, turn off the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, if using.
Serve immediately with cooked rice or naan for a delicious 5-minute meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.9 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 537 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 2111 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1676 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
