Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish is made with chicken breasts and a creamy, buttery sauce.

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 888 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2–3 - chicken breasts
½ - onion
1 stick - butter
5 tablespoon - garlic
15 ounce - tomato sauce
2 tablespoon - tomato paste
1 tablespoon - paprika
1 tbsp - chili powder
3 tablespoon - curry powder
1 tsp - cumin
1 teaspoon - salt
¼ cup - cilantro
1 cup - heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Set the instant pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the onion and sauté until onion is golden.
Toss in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes
Add the chicken and brown the outside. Once chicken is browned, add the spices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and cilantro. Sauté for 1 minute.
Seal the lid and pressure valve and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the instant pot naturally release pressure when done.
Remove the lid and stir in the cream for 4 minutes.
Enjoy best with basmati rice and fresh garlic naan.

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