20-Min Butter Chicken
Tender chicken breast in creamy, spiced butter sauce — ready in under 20 minutes. Simmer, stir in cream, and serve over rice or with naan.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup butter chicken sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 60 seconds.
- 2
Add chicken, cook stirring occasionally until golden, about 6 minutes.
- 3
Pour in butter chicken sauce, bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Stir in cream, cook 2 more minutes until sauce is glossy and coats the chicken.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10-inch or larger)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- measuring cups
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