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Weeknight Butter Chicken
Weeknight Butter Chicken

17 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 45MINS

Weeknight Butter Chicken

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This classic Indian dish is something that normally simmers for hours, but with a few tweaks, it is totally doable on a weeknight, even in a hectic house!
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This classic Indian dish is something that normally simmers for hours, but with a few tweaks, it is totally doable on a weeknight, even in a hectic house!
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Macheesmo
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45MINS

Total Time

$2.83

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Chicken Breast
2 lb
Chicken Breasts
Greek Yogurt
1 cup
Greek Yogurt
Garam Masala
1 Tbsp
Garam Masala
Chili Powder
1 tsp

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Simply Organic® Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
1 tsp

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Simply Organic® Cumin, ground
Ground Coriander
1 tsp

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Simply Organic Coriander Seed, Ground
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp

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Simply Organic® Black Pepper
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter
Sweet Onion
1
Sweet Onion, chopped
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Ginger
2 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger
Tomato Paste
4 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Chicken Stock
2 cups
Chicken Stock
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Heavy Cream
White Rice
to taste
White Rice
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Fresh Cilantro

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
756
Fat
55.4 g
Protein
29.2 g
Carbs
35.2 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Slice Chicken Breasts (2 lb) into thin strips and add to a bowl. Add Greek Yogurt (1 cup), Garam Masala (1 Tbsp), Simply Organic® Chili Powder (1 tsp), Simply Organic® Cumin (1 tsp) and Simply Organic Coriander Seed, Ground (1 tsp).
step 1 Slice Chicken Breasts (2 lb) into thin strips and add to a bowl. Add Greek Yogurt (1 cup), Garam Masala (1 Tbsp), Simply Organic® Chili Powder (1 tsp), Simply Organic® Cumin (1 tsp) and Simply Organic Coriander Seed, Ground (1 tsp).
step 2
Add Butter (4 Tbsp) to a medium pot over medium heat. Add a Sweet Onion (1), Fresh Ginger (2 Tbsp), Garlic (4 cloves). Let those things cook together until the veggies soften, 3-4 minutes.
step 2 Add Butter (4 Tbsp) to a medium pot over medium heat. Add a Sweet Onion (1), Fresh Ginger (2 Tbsp), Garlic (4 cloves). Let those things cook together until the veggies soften, 3-4 minutes.
step 3
Add Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp) and Chicken Stock (2 cups) to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
step 3 Add Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp) and Chicken Stock (2 cups) to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
step 4
Add the marinated chicken into the pot along with the marinade. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Let the mixture simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring it occasionally
step 4 Add the marinated chicken into the pot along with the marinade. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Let the mixture simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring it occasionally
step 5
Stir in the Heavy Cream (1 cup), Butter (4 Tbsp). Season with Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and Simply Organic® Black Pepper (1 tsp). Serve with White Rice (to taste) and garnish with Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Enjoy!
step 5 Stir in the Heavy Cream (1 cup), Butter (4 Tbsp). Season with Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and Simply Organic® Black Pepper (1 tsp). Serve with White Rice (to taste) and garnish with Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Enjoy!

Tags

Budget-Friendly
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
One-Pot
Rice
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