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Cottage Cheese Butter Chicken

Cottage Cheese Butter Chicken

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in this Creamy Cottage Cheese Butter Chicken, a lighter twist on the classic favorite. Tender chicken cubes simmered in a silky sauce of cottage cheese, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect comfort food for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 6 tablespoons ghee (or regular butter), plus extra for serving
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1‑inch cubes
  • 1 (650 ml) jar tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Naan bread (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in cumin, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom. Toast the spices for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  6. While the sauce simmers, whisk in cottage cheese until smooth and incorporated.
  7. Adjust seasoning, stir in fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot with naan or rice.

Notes

For a dairy‑free version, replace cottage cheese with dairy‑free cream cheese or blended silken tofu. You can also use butter instead of ghee for a richer flavor. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. This dish freezes well for up to 2 months—just thaw overnight before reheating.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: B
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: cottage cheese, butter chicken, creamy, easy, weeknight dinner

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/cottage-cheese-butter-chicken/