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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken: Creamy Comfort Made Easy

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings the taste of India to your home with ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil substitute with olive oil if needed
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Spices
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder without added sugars
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala pre-mixed or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt substitute with table salt adjusting quantity
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste use the whole can
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup tomato sauce canned or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or half-and-half
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt substitute with non-dairy yogurt for vegan

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, warm coconut oil until melted. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, along with curry powder, garam masala, and chili powder. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant, then mix in tomato paste.
  2. Transfer the sautéed mixture to a slow cooker. Layer in the chicken chunks and cauliflower florets. Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle unsalted butter pieces over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, or on low for 4 to 6 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk and Greek yogurt, allowing the sauce to warm for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Serve over fluffy brown rice or quinoa, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid excessive stirring while cooking to maintain the integrity of the chicken. Monitor heat levels to prevent curdling when adding yogurt.

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