This creamy keto butter chicken is the ultimate comfort-style, low-carb dinner made with tender chicken cooked in a rich, buttery sauce. Designed for busy weeknights, this American-style version keeps things simple while delivering bold flavor, smooth texture, and satisfying richness — without added sugar or unnecessary carbs.Made in just one skillet, this recipe uses everyday keto-friendly ingredients like butter, heavy cream, and tomato puree to create a velvety sauce that coats every bite of chicken beautifully. It’s naturally gluten-free, high in healthy fats, and perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a cozy family dinner, this keto butter chicken pairs perfectly with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or your favorite low-carb sides. It’s filling, comforting, and tastes even better the next day.
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
Protein
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
Fats & Cooking Base
- 3 tbsp butter (grass-fed preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
Sauce Ingredients
- ¾ cup tomato puree (no added sugar)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, mild heat)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp keto sweetener (monk fruit or erythritol, optional)
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and mostly cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Make the Creamy Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree and all seasonings.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened and slightly darker in color.
- Add heavy cream and stir until smooth.
- Taste and adjust salt or sweetness if needed.
Combine & Finish
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Stir gently to coat in the sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 5–8 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestions (Keto-Friendly)
Serve your keto butter chicken with:
- Cauliflower rice
- Zucchini noodles
- Steamed broccoli
- Keto flatbread
- Mashed cauliflower
Perfect for meal prep, leftovers, and freezer-friendly dinners.
| Nutrient | Per 1 Cookie — Makes 20 |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Total Fat | 35 g |
| Total Carbs | 4–5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Sugar | <3 g |
