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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

Slow cooker butter chicken uses simple pantry ingredients to make your favorite Indian dish.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: butter chicken, crockpot meals, slow cooker
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Dr. Stephanie Gray ~www.drstephanieskitchen.ca

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ginger root grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (798 mL can)
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk (400 mL can) use good quality brand like Cha's or Thai Kitchen
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp curry or turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add onions, garlic and ginger to the bottom of the pot.
  • Layer chicken breasts on top.
  • Add canned tomatoes, spices and coconut milk.
  • Use a wooden spoon to mix the spices in with the tomatoes and coconut milk.
  • Let cook on low for 6-8 hours on high 3-4 hours.
  • Use 2 forks to pull apart chicken breasts.
  • Serve with cauliflower rice or white rice.

No Crock-Pot? Here's the Stove-Top Instructions:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • .Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and all the spices.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.

Notes

Substitute 1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup water for coconut milk if you're not concerned about dairy. 
Please note that the nutritional information provided with this recipe is offered as a courtesy. It is intended as a general guideline and may vary depending on factors such as specific ingredient brands, variations in serving sizes, and individual cooking methods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8.3g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 8.6g | Sodium: 758.5mg | Potassium: 215.7mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 4.9g