Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken is a warm, comforting dish that envelops tender chicken in a rich and creamy sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Simply let your crockpot do the work while you enjoy the heavenly aromas filling your kitchen. Each bite promises to be a delightful experience that brings joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a crockpot and add chicken, coconut milk, tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Stir before serving and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg