Instant Pot Butter Chicken Curry

Name: Instant Pot Butter Chicken Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-size pieces); 4 tablespoons butter, (or ghee); 1 large onion, (peeled and chopped); 8-10 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:14min

I love butter and this Instant Pot butter chicken curry is one of the most decadent savory recipes I've tried. It's packed with succulent pieces of tender chicken in a luxuriously creamy tomato based sauce, and just fingerlickin' good!

Updated at: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:01:56 GMT