Description
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of this Indian Butter Chicken Recipe, a beloved classic made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with vibrant spices for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, serve it over fluffy basmati rice or alongside warm naan for a complete meal that promises to please every palate. With its straightforward preparation and customizable ingredients, this recipe is not only delicious but also ideal for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy delightful leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced (~13 oz)
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced (5–6 oz)
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (~2-inch piece)
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, low-fat, or fat-free)
- ½ cup half-and-half
Instructions
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, mix cubed chicken, diced bell pepper, diced carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the onions in the slow cooker and dot with butter pieces.
- Cover and cook on high for 4.5 hours or low for 6.5 hours.
- After cooking, stir well and allow to cool slightly before adding yogurt and half-and-half to ensure creaminess.
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice with naan bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg