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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken features tender, juicy pieces of chicken in a creamy, perfectly spiced tomato sauce. Add some basmati rice and you have a quick, easy, and super flavorful weeknight dinner!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: butter chicken, butter chicken curry, butter chicken sauce recipe, crock pot butter chicken, easy butter chicken
Servings: 5
Calories: 768kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 medium white onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 14.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • pita bread toasted

Instructions

Directions:

  • In the slow cooker, stir all ingredients (except heavy cream) together until combined.
  • Put on lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in cream. Cook rice according to package.
  • Serve on rice and with toasted pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 1377mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 6mg