Butter Chicken Meatballs
Butter Chicken Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic Indian dish. The tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a creamy, tomato-based butter chicken sauce, creating a delicious and comforting meal!
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for serving
Instructions
- Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet.Add in onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until it starts to brown and become tender.
- Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the spices: garam masala, cumin and chili powder and stir to cook the spices for 1-2 minutes making sure to stir frequently.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.Meanwhile heat up your meatballs if they are store bought (the fastest way we have found is to heat them in the air fryer)
- Stir in the heavy cream and toss in the meatballs. Serve immediately with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for serving.
Notes
Note: This dish will be saucey so there will be lots of extra sauce for dipping naan bread and serving over rice!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 26gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1346IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 4mg