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Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Deliciously Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Bliss

This Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is an easy, gluten-free weeknight dinner that your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for added moisture.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Olive or vegetable oil are good alternatives.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can be swapped with any bell pepper or omitted.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder Stick to your preferred brand.
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Adjust per taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to your preference or replace with paprika.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Tailor to taste.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Select a good quality brand.
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Break into small florets.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Choose canned or homemade.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Optional; substitute with ghee for tradition.
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Full-fat coconut milk is a great dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Yogurt Non-dairy yogurt can be used for a dairy-free version.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Brown Rice or Quinoa Perfect to soak up the sauce.
  • 1 loaf Naan Can be pre-made or homemade.
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Fresh herb garnish; can be omitted.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tender Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks, dice the onion and red bell pepper finely, break the cauliflower into small florets, and mince the garlic. Grate the fresh ginger.
  2. In a medium pan, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and spices, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the cooked onion mixture into your slow cooker. Incorporate chopped bell pepper, seasoned chicken, cauliflower, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and butter, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, or low for 4 to 6 hours. The chicken is ready when its internal temperature is 165°F and tender.
  5. Once cooking time is up, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Cook remaining vegetables and sauce mixture in the slow cooker on high for an additional 30 to 60 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt to enrich the sauce.
  7. Serve the tender butter chicken over brown rice or quinoa, garnished with fresh cilantro and warm naan on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to brown the onion and spices before adding to the slow cooker for enhanced flavor. Check the chicken’s internal temperature to avoid overcooking.

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