Description

Crockpot Butter Chicken is an effortless dish that combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices for a flavorful meal any night of the week. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe allows you to simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot and let them simmer until everything melds beautifully. The result? A rich, comforting sauce that pairs wonderfully with rice or naan. Whether for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup tomato puree
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp garam masala
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

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Instructions

Gather all ingredients and chop onion finely; mince garlic and grate ginger.
Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and add onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, tomato puree, butter, and spices on top.
Season generously with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
Shred chicken in the crockpot using two forks; mix well.
Serve hot with rice or naan; garnish with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Crockpot
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg