Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken – Creamy, Flavorful, Irresistible

Enjoy restaurant-quality Butter Chicken right at home with this Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe! Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce infused with warm spices and finished with butter and cream.

Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, naan, or your favorite flatbread.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy, rich, and flavorful
Quick to make in under 40 minutes
Tender chicken in a buttery tomato sauce
Perfect for serving with rice or naan
Customizable spice level

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 (14 oz) can tomato puree
¾ cup heavy cream
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken cubes and sear until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft and golden.
Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in cumin, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Toast for 1 minute.
Add tomato puree and simmer 5–7 minutes.

Step 3: Finish the Butter Chicken

Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat in sauce.
Add heavy cream and remaining 1 tbsp butter. Simmer 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is creamy.
Season with salt to taste.