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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Yesica Andrews

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Cozy Rich Recipe Your Family Will Love

This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a deliciously creamy butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for an easy dinner or family dinner. Loaded with authentic Indian spices and made simple in the slow cooker, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that delivers rich flavor and tender chicken every time. Enjoy this creamy butter chicken with your favorite sides for a comforting slow cooker Indian chicken meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 346
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 medium breasts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced about 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves minced garlic about 4 teaspoons
  • 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (6-ounce) can no salt added tomato paste
  • 1 small cauliflower or 1/2 large head cut into florets about 4 1/2 cups
  • 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces use coconut oil to make dairy free
  • ½ cup half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk do not use light coconut milk as it will water down the sauce
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt or nondairy yogurt to make dairy free
  • Prepared brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Homemade Naan
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm gently on the stovetop or microwave.