18 Creamy Butter Chicken Recipes to Make You Swoon
FEBRUARY 07, 2023
BUTTER CHICKEN
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Butter chicken has become one of the most well-loved Indian dishes around the world. If you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a treat! This comforting tomato-based curry is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Whether you’re a fan of mild or spicy dishes, there’s a butter chicken recipe out there for everyone.
We’ve collected the best of the best, ranging from traditional recipes to fusion twists. Serving up butter chicken for dinner? With 18 recipes, you can make this comforting dish a regular part of your meal rotation.
Get ready to be amazed by these creamy and delicious butter chicken recipes!
Half Baked Harvest
30 Minute Spicy Coconut Butter Chicken
Quickly made on the stove, all in one skillet. Finish off with steamed rice and naan for a warm cozy meal!
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44,724
554
30 min
TOTAL TIME
592
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Chloe Ting
Easy Butter Chicken
Juicy, tender chicken in a rich, creamy curry sauce. You'll be making your sauce from scratch so it'll taste extra fresh, but don't be intimidated - this recipe is so easy to make and only requires one pan! It still tastes incredible when made with the dairy-free substitutions too.
7
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
587
CALORIES
$1.78
PER SERVING
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Wine and Glue
Butter Chicken Recipe
This Butter Chicken Recipe is so easy and so delicious. It's the perfect weeknight meal. Better than take out, you'lll love making this Indian Butter Chicken at home!
2
10,273
65
35 min
TOTAL TIME
477
CALORIES
$1.39
PER SERVING
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Gimmedelicious
Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken
Quick 20-minute butter chicken is creamy and packed full of flavor. It's simplified and cooked all in one pan and goes great with a side of rice or naan!
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942
20 min
TOTAL TIME
649
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
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Jo Cooks
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Instant Pot Butter Chicken delivers restaurant quality butter chicken in the comfort of your own home. Ready in only 30 minutes, this Butter Chicken is extraordinary with a rich and creamy sauce and a fantastic blend of spices.
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9,297
1,388
30 min
TOTAL TIME
410
CALORIES
$1.65
PER SERVING
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The Modern Proper
Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
This butter chicken—chicken simmered in a velvety, tomato-tinged, Indian-spiced cream sauce—is a cozy autumn dish that is made easy with the help of your slow-cooker.
11
1,437
206
4 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
492
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Savoury Keto Butter Chicken
Discover a family favorite with this Savoury Keto Butter Chicken recipe. It's delicious, aromatic, and simple to make with a harmonious combination of spices and tender chicken that make it truly unforgettable. Serve it over cauliflower rice to keep it keto-friendly.
3
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
509
CALORIES
$2.52
PER SERVING
Ingredients
21 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
Directions
8 STEPS
1
In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix well, then stir in bite-sized chicken pieces. If possible, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to a day.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter with olive oil until bubbly. Add in the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently until translucent.
3
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin seeds and ground cinnamon, cooking until onions are browned.
4
Mix in canned diced tomatoes and chopped jalapeno, seasoning with a pinch of salt, then cook for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes are fully cooked and jalapeno is softened.
5
Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Pour in chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Mix in heavy cream and almond flour, and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Season with additional salt to taste, if needed.
8
Serve the savory keto butter chicken over a bed of warm cauliflower rice, garnished with chopped cilantro leaves.
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The Kitchn
Butter Chicken
Here's how to make the easiest butter chicken at home in just 30 minutes.
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307
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1128
CALORIES
$3.02
PER SERVING
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Simple Joy
Butter Chicken Recipe
This Butter Chicken Recipe is so easy and so delicious. It's the perfect weeknight meal. Better than take out, you'll love making this Indian Butter Chicken at home!
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1,662
35 min
TOTAL TIME
469
CALORIES
$1.40
PER SERVING
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A Balanced Belly
Gluten and Dairy Free Low FODMAP Butter Chicken
This deliciously creamy but super simple gluten and dairy-free butter chicken is so easy to make in the slow cooker and is low FODMAP friendly too.
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77
5 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
402
CALORIES
$1.19
PER SERVING
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Not Enough Cinnamon
Slow Cooker Paleo Butter Chicken
Learn how to make a tasty, restaurant-style Paleo Slow Cooker Chicken at home and ditch the premade sauce for good. Juicy chunks of chicken in a flavorful creamy savory and dairy-free Indian gravy! Eating well can be so easy!
1
278
20 min
TOTAL TIME
769
CALORIES
$2.65
PER SERVING
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Noshing With The Nolands
Healthy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Stop the expensive meals at restaurants to get the wonderful flavors of Butter Chicken; now you can easily make it at home in your slow cooker.
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170.4k
338.0
6 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
380
CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
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Britney Breaks Bread
Better than Takeout Butter Chicken
Better than Takeout Butter Chicken is a meal that is perfect for Friday nights in! It's full of flavor, cream, and best of all - butter!
14
117
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
622
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
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Simple Bites
Simple Butter Chicken with Chickpeas
A stovetop Indian butter chicken recipe, rounded out with chickpeas and served with basmati rice. A simple and comforting family meal from the whole foods pantry.
1
148
21
1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
922
CALORIES
$2.07
PER SERVING
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Keto Connect
Keto Butter Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this delicious and easy Keto Butter Chicken recipe that is low-carb and full of flavor!
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8,920
1,072
30 min
TOTAL TIME
472
CALORIES
$1.22
PER SERVING
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Little Sunny Kitchen
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
The easiest ever Instant Pot butter chicken! This super creamy, and fragrant Indian dish is so comforting, healthy and delicious.
406
76,165
2,286
30 min
TOTAL TIME
416
CALORIES
$1.48
PER SERVING
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spoon fork bacon
Indian Butter Chicken recipe
This Indian Butter Chicken recipe, or Chicken Makhani is so delicious. We love the tangy tomato butter sauce with juicy chicken thighs. It is also a really great recipe to throw in the freezer and re-heat for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
3
34
1
42 min
TOTAL TIME
440
CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
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The Kitchen Paper
Indian Butter Chicken
This easy Indian butter chicken recipe makes Indian food a synch! This creamy tomato sauce is similar to chicken tikka masala, but maybe even better!
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14,802
1,585
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1057
CALORIES
$2.70
PER SERVING
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One Lovely Life
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (GF, DF, Paleo, Whole 30)
Take your tastebuds on a journey to India with this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken. All the flavor without the fuss, this gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and Whole 30 compliant dish is the perfect weeknight meal. Spice up your dinner with this easy and delicious recipe!
43
11,794
582
40 min
TOTAL TIME
415
CALORIES
$1.26
PER SERVING
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