Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a deliciously spiced Indian dish that's easy to make with the help of your crockpot.

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Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 onion diced
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1 Tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder or more, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs boneless and skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Greek yogurt for topping

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, tomato paste, flour, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, and salt & pepper until well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minute.
Place chicken into a slow cooker. Cover with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or high heat for 3 hours.
Serve garnished with cilantro and greek yogurt.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a large skillet on the stove over medium heat.

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