Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Crockpot Butter Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. This effortless recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, transforming simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone craving more. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, you’ll find yourself transported straight to an Indian market with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and garam masala; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine the sautéed mixture in a crockpot with chicken, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in additional butter if desired; garnish with fresh cilantro before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg