Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken is a comforting dish that transforms your kitchen into an aromatic haven. With tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It pairs beautifully with naan or rice, making it a versatile and satisfying meal. Easy to prepare, just set your crockpot and let the flavors meld together for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken to the crockpot; pour in coconut milk, tomato puree, curry powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is easily shred with forks.
- Stir before serving; adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve over rice or with warm naan, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg