Description
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy Indian-inspired dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table with minimal effort. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious tomato sauce, infused with aromatic spices like curry powder and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, serve it over fluffy rice or alongside warm naan for a comforting meal that your family and friends will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger in a bit of oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a slow cooker and add the chicken pieces.
- Pour in the coconut milk, tomato paste, curry powder, and stir well.
- Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg