Cream Cheese "Butter" Chicken Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese "Butter" Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, chopped into chunks; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounces cream cheese; 2/3 cup broth; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts, chopped into chunks
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese
2/3 cup broth
1 tablespoon oil

1
Preheat oil on medium-high in a large pan.
2
Add onions and ginger. Cook until onions are soft.
3
Mix together cumin, turmeric, chili pepper flakes, cardamom, cinnamon and pepper. Stir into onions and ginger.
4
Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5
Add chicken and coat with mixture. Cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add brown sugar, cream cheese and broth and stir until cream cheese is melted inches.
7
Cook for another 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened up and chicken is cooked through.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts, chopped into chunks, 1 tablespoon ginger, grated, 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese "Butter" Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Cheese "Butter" Chicken

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