Description
A cozy, creamy dish of Butter Chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for warm family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the diced chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Embrace the symphony of these fresh ingredients!
- Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and butter until everything is mingled harmoniously.
- Add the garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mix. With every scoop, breathe in the beautiful spices that will transport you straight to your favorite Indian restaurant.
- Mix well to ensure the chicken is generously coated with the heavenly sauce. This is where the magic truly begins!
- Cook on low for 360 minutes (6 hours) or on high for 240 minutes (4 hours), until the chicken is tender and infused with those robust flavors.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alongside fluffy rice or warm naan to soak up every last drop of that creamy sauce.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping the night before. This dish freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg