Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of slow cooker butter chicken, where tender chicken simmers in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering restaurant-quality taste effortlessly. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, you’ll want to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer garlic and ginger to the slow cooker; add crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Mix well.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, garam masala, and chicken pieces until coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, stir in lemon juice and ladle over rice or naan. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg