Creamy Butter Chicken

 

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2-2 pounds chicken breasts cut into pieces
• 6 Tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 Tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
• 6 ounce tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and stir to cook until done, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Melt butter in the same skillet, then add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook until onions are translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder and salt and mix well, cooking about a minute to let the flavors meld together.
• Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken broth and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and cilantro.
• Serve over rice, if desired.
  Evan and I love this recipe! Smells amazing too.