Butter Chicken (Instant Pot)

Source : Press Saute Melt Butter In Instant Pot Add Onion Cook And Stir About 4 Minutes Or Until Onion Begins To Turn Golden Add Garlic And Ginger Cook And ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : November 16, 2025

Step:

  1. Press Saute; melt butter in Instant Pot. Add onion; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until onion begins to turn golden. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tumeric, coriander, garam masala, cumin, red pepper, and paprika; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in chicken; mix well.

  2. Secure lid and move pressure release valve to Sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

  3. When cooking is complete, use natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.

  4. Press Saute; adjust heat to low ("less"). Stir in cream; cook 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with rice, if desired.


Ingredients

  1. 2 Tbsp. butter
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
  5. 1 tsp. ground tumeric
  6. 1 tsp. ground coriander
  7. 1 tsp. garam masala
  8. 1 tsp. ground cumin
  9. 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
  10. 1/2 tsp. paprika
  11. 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  12. 3/4 tsp. salt
  13. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
  14. 1/2 cup whipping cream
  15. Chopped fresh cilantro
  16. Hot cooked rice (optional)

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