Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken Recipe for a Flavorful Meal
If you’re in search of a comforting and flavorful meal that requires minimal effort, this Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken Recipe is the perfect choice. This dish combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce that captures the essence of your favorite Indian cuisine. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set your crockpot to work while you relax or attend to other tasks. Imagine returning home to the delightful aroma of spices filling your kitchen! This recipe is not only family-friendly but also versatile, making it an ideal option for meal prep or entertaining guests. Serve it over brown rice or quinoa and enjoy a nourishing meal that warms both body and soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 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 14-ounce can tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
- prepared brown rice
- quinoa
- chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In your crockpot on low heat, melt coconut oil and sauté diced onions until soft.
- Stir in minced ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, and salt; mix well.
- Gently toss in the chicken breasts until coated with spices.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours (or high for 3 hours).
- Once cooked, stir in coconut milk and Greek yogurt until creamy.
- Serve over brown rice or quinoa, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg