Description
Indulge in the warmth of Amazing Slow Cooker Butter Chicken That Warms the Soul, a comforting dish that brings family and friends together. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and simmered to perfection in a creamy sauce. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing most of the work, this flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or soft naan for an unforgettable meal that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with Greek yogurt, ginger, garlic powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft. Stir in spices, then add tomato sauce and sugar before mixing with the browned chicken in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. In the last half hour, stir in evaporated milk and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg