Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken & Rice Meal is a flavorful and comforting Indian-inspired dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken simmered in a rich and creamy tomato sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice – it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Butter Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until fragrant and soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken, tomato sauce, spices, and salt to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Finish the dish: Thirty minutes before serving, stir in Greek yogurt, heavy cream, and butter. Let it cook uncovered to thicken slightly. Serve over cooked basmati rice, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- This dish freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
