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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Try this easy slow cooker butter chicken with cream and yogurt! A creamy butter chicken sauce covers tender bites of chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • snipped cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. In the crockpot, combine the chicken, diced onion, tomato sauce, minced garlic, ginger paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, chili powder, and pepper. 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 can tomato sauce, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  3. When the chicken is tender, gently stir in the Greek yogurt, butter and heavy cream. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy. 1 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons salted butter, ⅓ cup heavy cream
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve the butter chicken with rice, naan, or vegetables. snipped cilantro

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the chicken and sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • For more tomato flavor, use tomato puree or a tablespoon of tomato paste.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top.
  • The spice levels can be adjusted to your taste. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the chili powder and garam masala. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the heat and spices.
  • Make sure the Greek yogurt is at room temperature before adding it to the crockpot to prevent curdling. Stir gently after adding it to keep the texture smooth.
  • Serve with basmati rice, naan, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. You can also pair it with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
  • If you don’t have garam masala, you can substitute with a mixture of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom, though the flavor won’t be exactly the same.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the chicken and sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition Information

Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 1254mg (52%) Potassium 1292mg (37%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 985IU (20%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 1254mg 52%
Potassium 1292mg 27%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 985IU 20%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.