Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Indian Butter Chicken Recipe, a beloved classic that transforms your kitchen into an aromatic haven. With tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, this dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Thanks to the convenience of a slow cooker, you can effortlessly put together an unforgettable meal that will impress all your guests. Enjoy it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for a truly satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- Salt and butter to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup half-and-half
Instructions
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the onions and dot with butter.
- Cover and cook on high for 4.5 hours or low for 6.5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and half-and-half after cooling slightly.
- Serve over rice or with naan and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4.5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg