Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken is a creamy, aromatic dish that transforms your kitchen into an Indian culinary haven. This effortless recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce, combining the flavors of coconut milk and curry powder. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, serving this dish will make you the star of any meal. Pair it with rice or naan for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened tomato sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and grating ginger.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the sautéed garlic mixture over them.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, tomato sauce, curry powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and gently stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot using two forks before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg