Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

This Instant Pot butter chicken from frozen recipe uses frozen chicken for an effortless method of cooking this easy and delicious Indian-style dish.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
1/3 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
9 ounces frozen cubed chicken
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon tandoori seasoning
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add butter, onion, and garlic; sauté until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
4 Stir in cream, tandoori seasoning, garam masala, and cayenne pepper to combine. Garnish servings with cilantro.