Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Indian Butter Chicken Recipe, a creamy and aromatic dish that brings the essence of traditional Indian cuisine right to your dinner table. Made with tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce enriched with spices like curry powder and garam masala, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan for a complete meal your family will love. Plus, with the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it—allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup half-and-half
Instructions
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt; mix well.
- Pour the chicken mixture over the onions in the slow cooker.
- Dot pieces of butter on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 4½ hours or low for 6½ hours.
- Once cooked, stir in yogurt and half-and-half after allowing it to cool slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4½ hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg