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Crockpot Butter Chicken

Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken Recipe for a Flavorful Meal

This Crockpot Butter Chicken is a rich, creamy dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 346

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
Fats
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Spices & Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1.5 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
Canned Goods
  • 1 6-ounce can no salt added tomato paste
  • 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
Dairy & Alternatives
  • 0.5 cup half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
For Serving
  • prepared brown rice
  • quinoa
  • homemade naan
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a nonstick skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium high. Add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, curry, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Transfer the onions to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Lay the chicken on top, then the cauliflower florets, and top with tomato sauce. Stir to combine the florets and sauce a bit, leaving the chicken pieces undisturbed underneath. Scatter the butter pieces over the top.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F.
  4. When the chicken is done, remove it to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
  5. If the cauliflower is not tender, stir the contents of the slow cooker and cook on HIGH until the florets are tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hour more.
  6. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into bite-size pieces. Return to the slow cooker with the tender florets. Stir in the half-and-half (or coconut milk), then stir in the Greek yogurt once the mixture cools slightly. Enjoy warm over brown rice, quinoa, or naan, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 39gFat: 13gCholesterol: 115mgPotassium: 1466mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1115IUVitamin C: 60.8mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option; add lime juice for extra zest.

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