Description
Butter Chicken Skillet is a comforting, one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken and a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. This quick and delicious recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends, infusing your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Serve it over fluffy rice or warm naan for a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of cumin.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala) and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk; stir to combine.
- Simmer on low for about 20 minutes until flavors meld.
- Add chicken back to the skillet; cook until fully cooked through (about 10 minutes). Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg