Crockpot Butter Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions
peeled, cut in half, and sliced, ~13 oz
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
cubed
- 1 medium red bell pepper
diced
- 3 medium carrots
diced, 5-6 oz
- 1 can tomato sauce
15-oz
- 1 can tomato paste
6-oz
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
~2-inch piece
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
chilled, cut into pieces
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
whole, low-fat, or fat-free
- ½ cup half-and-half
- Optional for serving: cooked white rice or cauliflower rice
naan, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and/or toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
In the crock of a 6-quart or 8-quart slow cooker, place the sliced onions.
- 2
Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to the pot and swirl to coat.
- 3
Place the onions, chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and butter into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Stir until well mixed.
Crockpot Butter Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving the rich, creamy flavors of butter chicken but don't want the hassle of ordering in? Our Crockpot Butter Chicken recipe lets you achieve that beloved takeout taste with minimal effort, right in your slow cooker. This dish delivers authentic, comforting flavors that will become a family favorite.
The beauty of this Crockpot Butter Chicken lies in its set-it-and-forget-it nature. Long, slow cooking allows the aromatic spices like curry powder and garam masala to meld beautifully with the robust tomato base, creating a deeply savory sauce. This gentle cooking process also tenderizes the boneless skinless chicken breast to perfection, ensuring every bite is moist and flavorful.
You can expect tender, succulent chicken pieces enveloped in a deeply flavorful, rich, and creamy sauce that's both savory and subtly tangy from the lemon juice and Greek yogurt. The slow cooking ensures a luxurious texture and a depth of flavor that's hard to beat, making it a truly satisfying meal. This comforting dish is designed for ease without sacrificing any of the delicious complexity you'd find in your favorite Indian restaurant.
While delicious as is, you can easily adapt this dish to your preferences. For a different vegetable profile, consider adding fresh spinach towards the end of cooking. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of curry powder used. This dish is also wonderfully versatile when it comes to serving; you can swap cooked white rice for steamed cauliflower rice for a lighter meal.
This comforting Crockpot Butter Chicken is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or for feeding a crowd. Serve it traditionally over cooked rice, with warm naan bread for dipping, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, plus a refreshing squeeze of fresh lime to brighten every bite.