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Crockpot Butter Chicken

Crockpot Butter Chicken

Delight in this easy Crockpot Butter Chicken, a perfect blend of spices and cream for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 346

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves minced garlic (about 4 teaspoons)
  • 1.5 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 6-ounce can no salt added tomato paste
  • 1 small cauliflower or 1/2 large head, cut into florets (about 4 1/2 cups)
  • 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 0.5 cup half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. In a nonstick skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium high. Once hot, add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, curry, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Transfer the onions to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Lay the chicken on top, then the cauliflower florets, and top with tomato sauce. Stir to combine the florets and sauce a bit, leaving the chicken pieces undisturbed underneath. Scatter the butter pieces over the top.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Check early to ensure the chicken does not dry out.
  4. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Give the contents of the slow cooker a big stir to coat the florets with the sauce. Recover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH until the florets are completely tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hour more.
  5. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle safely, cut it into bite-size pieces. Return to the slow cooker with the tender florets. Stir in the half-and-half (or coconut milk). Let cool a few minutes, then stir in the Greek yogurt. Enjoy warm over brown rice, quinoa, or naan, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 39gFat: 13gFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

This Crockpot Butter Chicken pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or naan and can be customized with different proteins or vegetables for a personalized twist.

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