Description
Indulge in the warmth of Creamy Butternut Squash Butter Chicken, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce infused with sweet butternut squash and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this delightful recipe will leave everyone clamoring for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp butter chicken masala spice mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and prepare the butternut squash and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and butter chicken masala; cook for 7-10 minutes until the squash begins to soften.
- Add chicken pieces, cooking until golden brown (about 8 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg