⏱ 30 min total

Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower

Name: Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb Chicken breast; ¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; ½ tbsp Butter; ⅜ tbsp Tomato paste; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¹⁄₁₆ medium Onion; ⅜ tsp Turmeric; ¼ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tsp Salt; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Chili powder; ⅛ tsp Cinnamon; ¼ head medium Cauliflower; ½ tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 346 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

445

22%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
27% of calories
Carbs
13g
11% of calories
Fat
31g
62% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower (346 g) has 445 calories, with 30 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (61% DV), Vitamin A (35% DV) and Vitamin C (82% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31%, 91% and 60% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

129cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.9g

5.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein61%
Vitamin A35%
Vitamin C82%
Vitamin K24%
Riboflavin (B2)29%
Niacin75%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin E13%
Thiamine14%
Vitamin B1214%
Magnesium16%
Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium31%
Saturated fat91%
Cholesterol60%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and coat with turmeric, ginger, salt, chili powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Dice the onion and garlic, then add to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
3
Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken, and cook until nearly done, about 3-5 minutes.
4
Add heavy whipping cream and tomato paste. Mix until smooth and orange in color. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5
Remove lid and stir. If a thicker sauce is desired, reduce further with the lid off.
6
Chop cauliflower into large pieces and pulse in a food processor until a rice-like texture is achieved. Work in batches if necessary.
7
Serve butter chicken with riced cauliflower, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (346 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	315 μg	35%
Vitamin C	74 mg	82%
Vitamin D	1 μg	3%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	28 μg	24%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	29%
Niacin	12 mg	75%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	96%
Folate (B9)	99 μg	25%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	14%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	56%
Choline	174 mg	32%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	92 mg	9%
Iron	2 mg	24%
Potassium	978 mg	21%
Magnesium	65 mg	16%
Phosphorus	359 mg	51%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	1 mg	30%
Selenium	28 μg	51%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	12 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	202 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	1,726 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	9 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	297 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 445 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

85min
Walking (3.5 mph)
53min
Cycling (moderate)
37min
Running (6 mph)
63min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower?

One serving of Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower (1 serving) has 445 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (61% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 11% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower?

719 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Butter Chicken with Riced Cauliflower?

5.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (346 g)

Calories445

% Daily Value*

Total fat 31g	40%
Saturated fat 18g	91%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 180mg	60%
Sodium 719mg	31%
Total carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary fiber 3.9g	14%
Total sugars 5.5g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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