Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Name: Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes ((without chili peppers)); 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ((from about 1 1/4-inch piece)); 2 garlic cloves ((minced; or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon kosher salt ((optional)); 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs ((trimmed)); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ((cut into cubes)); ¼ cup heavy cream; 2 cups fully cooked rice; Fresh lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or naan bread, optional

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a fast and easy family dinner perfect for babies through adults. The chicken is tender, the flavors robust but mellow, and the method is so easy. Adapted from The Multi-Cooker Baby Food Cookbook.

Updated at: Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:01:22 GMT