Description
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that envelops tender chicken in a spiced sauce, delivering comfort and flavor in every bite. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this effortless recipe allows your slow cooker to work its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Optional: Sauté onions and garlic in oil until soft for enhanced flavor.
- In a bowl, mix canned tomatoes, coconut milk, butter, curry powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chopped chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot or serve whole with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg