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Butter chicken pizza with creamy orange sauce, melted cheese, and visible chicken pieces on a pastel background with a soft kawaii aesthetic.
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🍕🧈 Butter Chicken Pizza

Butter Chicken Pizza is a flavorful fusion dish that combines tender, spiced chicken in a creamy butter chicken sauce with melty cheese on a crisp pizza crust. Rich, savory, and mildly spiced, it’s a fun twist on pizza night that brings classic Indian-inspired flavors into an easy, shareable meal.
Course dinner, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine Fusion, Indian-Inspired, Italian-Inspired
Keyword butter chicken naan pizza, butter chicken pizza, chicken pizza recipe, comfort food pizza, creamy chicken pizza, fusion pizza, homemade pizza, Indian inspired pizza, Indian pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 500kcal
Cost $17 for entire pizza

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Pizza pan or baking sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients

Butter Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste

Butter Chicken Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cup tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sugar optional, to balance acidity
  • Salt to taste

Pizza

  • 1 large pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup butter chicken sauce for the base
  • Cooked butter chicken from above
  • Optional toppings: red onion slices fresh cilantro, drizzle of cream

Instructions

Make the Butter Chicken

  • Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  • Cook until chicken is fully cooked and lightly golden, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and sugar (if using). Simmer until thick and smooth.
  • Return chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Pizza

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Roll or stretch pizza dough onto a pizza pan or stone.
  • Spread ½ cup butter chicken sauce evenly over the dough.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with butter chicken pieces and optional red onion.

Bake

  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of cream if desired.

Notes

  • Mild by default: Butter chicken is traditionally mild; add chili powder, chili oil, or crushed red pepper if you prefer more heat.
  • Sauce consistency: The butter chicken sauce should be thick enough to spread—simmer a little longer if it’s too thin.
  • Cheese balance: Mozzarella keeps the flavors balanced; avoid overly sharp cheeses that may overpower the sauce.
  • Crust options: Naan, flatbread, or store-bought pizza dough all work well depending on how quick you want dinner.
  • Make ahead: The butter chicken can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to assemble.
  • Serving tip: Finish with fresh cilantro or a light cream drizzle after baking for extra flavor and presentation.