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Indian Butter Chicken

Creamy Indian Butter Chicken That's Family-Approved and Easy

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This Easy Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken is a comforting dish that combines mild spices with a creamy sauce, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Provides flavor and sweetness.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Forms the base of the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Concentrates the tomato flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds acidity and freshness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Contributes warmth and complexity.
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder Provides the essential spice mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Adds aroma and depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Necessary for flavor enhancement.
Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Main protein, tender when cooked.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Adds sweetness and color.
  • 2 medium Carrots Adds texture and sweetness.
Creaminess Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Richness in sauce.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Gives creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Half-and-Half Adds creaminess.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by preparing your slow cooker. Layer the sliced yellow onions at the bottom.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast, diced red bell pepper, and sliced carrots. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sprinkle in the curry powder, garam masala, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Carefully pour the chicken and vegetable mixture over the onions in the slow cooker, then place pats of salted butter on top.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on high for 4.5 hours or on low for 6.5 hours.
  5. Once cooking is complete, stir the mixture to combine. Let it cool for about 5-10 minutes, then gradually add the Greek yogurt and half-and-half, stirring gently.
  6. Scoop generous portions of your Indian Butter Chicken into bowls, serving it hot over rice or with warm Naan, garnished with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid curdling by mixing in Greek yogurt and half-and-half only after letting the dish cool slightly. This dish can be refrigerated and frozen well for leftovers.

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