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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Butter Chicken, heavy cream, smoked paprika
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 422kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic powder minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger fresh and grated
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • cilantro chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Turn on the instant pot and select sauté.
  • Add in butter, onions, ginger, garlic, all spices and sauté for 5 minutes, stir well so they don’t burn.
  • Add in chicken cubes and tomato sauce.
  • Close the lid of the instant pot.
  • Set the instant pot to “Manual” at high pressure for 7 minutes, release the pressure quickly through the steam vent.
  • Turn of the instant pot and open the lid.
  • Add in heavy cream and stir well.
  • Turn on the sauté mode and sauté for 2 minutes for the thickening of sauce.
  • Sprinkle cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal