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Quick-Prep Butter Chicken Crockpot

Quick-Prep Butter Chicken Crockpot

Easy-to-make Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is tomatoey, creamy, and spicy!
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Katherine - Yummfully

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1-6 oz tomato paste
  • 1-15 oz can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and melt the ghee. Saute the onions and garlic along with the spices and tomato paste until fragrant, about a minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken, tomato sauce, and butter. Cook for 2.5 hours on high or 6 hours on low until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, and unplug the slow cooker.
  • Let the chicken cool down a bit and mix in the Greek yogurt. Enjoy over freshly cooked basmati rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 14mg