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30 Minute Butter Chicken

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
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If you are craving a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal but short on time, then look no further than this 30-Minute Butter Chicken meal prep recipe! Paired with Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice, this budget-friendly dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead. Inspired by Indian cuisine, the sauce is rich, creamy and packed with flavor from the array of spices paired with tender chicken, rice and garlic naan.

Success Rice ensures you get perfect rice every time with minimal effort. This 30-Minute Butter Chicken Meal Prep is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Thanks to Success Rice’s quick and easy preparation, you can have a delicious, restaurant-quality meal on the table in no time. The BPA-approved boil-in-bag ensures perfect rice every time, complementing the rich and creamy butter chicken beautifully. 

Here’s Why You’ll Love This 30-Minute Butter Chicken

  • Ready in just 30 minutes
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • Packed with aromatic spices
  • Perfect for meal prepping
  • Pairs perfectly with quick and easy Success Rice

Tips & Substitutions

Tips & Substitutions:

  • To make this meal dairy-free, substitute heavy cream for full fat unsweetened coconut milk.
  • Feel free to substitute chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs! Be sure that you are dicing the chicken into even, bite-sized pieces to ensure they are cooking through evenly.
  • While the recipe is quite simple, all of the flavor stems from the 4 spices - garam masala, paprika, cumin & ginger. Be sure not to omit any for optimal flavor.
  • Once you have added the heavy cream, simmer low and slow while stirring frequently to prevent the cream from curdling. This will also allow for the flavors to fully blend and incorporate!
  • I love to garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro and a slice of garlic naan bread. If you are prepping this meal for lunches, I like to store in individual meal containers to easily reheat.

30 Minute Butter Chicken

Quick and easy 30-minute Butter Chicken! Tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with fluffy jasmine rice for a budget-friendly, restaurant-quality meal.
  • Prep time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced into cubes
  • 6oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3-4 cups Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice
  • 5 pieces garlic naan bread
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Directions

1. Prepare Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice according to packaging and set aside
2. In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and onion and saute for ~3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and saute for another minute
3. Add garam masala, ginger, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper and mix until the onions are evenly coated. Add tomato paste and chicken and mix until evenly coated. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned
4. Add heavy cream and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through
5. Serve over rice with garlic naan & ENJOY!
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