Butter Chicken

Bring bold, comforting flavor to the table in a fraction of the time with this Instant Pot Butter Chicken with Oh! So Garlic! Seasoning. This rich, creamy dish takes inspiration from classic Indian butter chicken but simplifies the process for busy home cooks. Benissimo’s Oh! So Garlic! Seasoning blends beautifully with warming spices like garam masala, cumin, and turmeric to create a deeply flavorful tomato-butter sauce that tastes slow-simmered—even though it’s ready in about 30 minutes. Tender chicken cooks right in the sauce in the Instant Pot, making this recipe an effortless way to enjoy a globally inspired favorite at home with the bold, herbaceous flavor Benissimo is known for.

Ingredients

6 ounces tomato paste
Use tomato paste can and measure 1½ cans water
2 tablespoons Benissimo Oh! So Garlic! Seasoning
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
4 ounces butter, cubed
½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. In the inner cooking pot of the Instant Pot, mix together tomato paste, water, and all spices.

2. Add the chicken pieces to the sauce.

3. Lock the lid in place and select Manual or Chicken/Poultry mode for 10 minutes.

4. When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid when it unlocks.

5. Remove the chicken and set aside.

6. Add the butter and cream to the sauce, stirring until fully combined and smooth.

7. Return the chicken to the sauce and rewarm if needed.

8. Serve over rice of your choice or raw cucumber noodles. Garnish with fresh cilantro.