Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken, where tender chicken simmers in a rich, aromatic sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish transforms any weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary experience. Perfectly seasoned with spices and enhanced by the richness of coconut milk, it’s a comfort food favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the onion and garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder for about one minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a crockpot and add chicken pieces, coconut milk, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot over rice or naan, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg