Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of slow cooker butter chicken, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal. This recipe offers tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Just set it and forget it—your home will be filled with irresistible aromas, inviting everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare garlic and ginger by mincing and grating them.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and top with garlic, ginger, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the sauce.
- Serve warm over rice or with naan bread and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg