Instant Pot® Butter Chicken from Frozen

Name: Instant Pot® Butter Chicken from Frozen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided; 0.33333334326744 cup diced onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 9 ounces frozen cubed chicken; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon tandoori seasoning; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

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Mildly spiced Indian-style butter chicken using frozen chicken is easier than ever when using the Instant Pot®! I like to serve this with naan or basmati rice.

Submitted by thedailygourmet

Updated on October 13, 2024

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

3

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Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
⅓ cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
9 ounces frozen cubed chicken
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon tandoori seasoning
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter. Saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add frozen chicken and tomato sauce. Hit Cancel.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Add whipping cream, tandoori seasoning, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Serve immediately garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400	Calories
33g	Fat
10g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 20g	100%
Cholesterol 132mg	44%
Sodium 610mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g	38%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 474mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Instant Pot® Butter Chicken from Frozen

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