Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen Recipe). When I wanted butter chicken, but my chicken was frozen, I used my favorite butter chicken recipe (Easy Indian Butter chicken on this site) with some slight changes and pressure cooked it. I like serving this with naan or cooked rice.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen Recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter

divided

3 cloves garlic

minced

⅓ cup diced onion

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

Indian Potato-Stuffed Paratha

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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 then pour tomato sauce on top. Hit Cancel.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Then use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Add whipping cream tandoori seasoning garam masala and cayenne pepper; stir to combine. Serve immediately garnished with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 400.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 9.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 33g 51%

Saturated Fat: 19.9g 99%

Cholesterol: 132.1mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 1578.1IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 11.6mg 19%

Folate: 20.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 72.3mg 7%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 40.7mg 15%

Potassium: 474.4mg 13%

Sodium: 610mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 297.2

*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.