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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Tender chicken thighs in a mild, creamy tomato and tikka sauce, with rice and cilantro.

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Slow Cooker Butter ChickenSlow Cooker Butter Chicken

$3.97 a serving · 15 min

  • Under 30 min
  • Makes leftovers
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • High protein
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Comfort food
  • Indian-inspired
  • Family friendly
  • Chicken

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $15.88 if you cook for four.

Calories
720 kcal
Protein
47g
Carbs
58g
Fat
33g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Onions½ medium
  • Fresh cilantro2 tbsp

Meat & seafood

  • Chicken thighs160 g

Dairy & eggs

  • Heavy cream2 tbsp

Pantry

  • Tikka masala paste1⅔ tbsp
  • Canned diced tomatoes½ can
  • Microwave rice pouch½ pouch

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Put the chicken, chopped onion, tikka paste and tomatoes in the slow cooker and stir.

  2. 2

    Cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Break the chicken into chunks and stir in the cream.

  4. 4

    Heat the rice in the microwave following the pack.

  5. 5

    Serve the curry over the rice with the cilantro.

People also ask

What to serve with Slow Cooker Butter Chicken?
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice, Hoisin Beef & Broccoli, or Chicken Fajitas. Those sit in the same style as Slow Cooker Butter Chicken and keep the grocery list from exploding.
Can you meal prep Slow Cooker Butter Chicken?
Yes. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. chicken and the sides reheat without falling apart.
How long does Slow Cooker Butter Chicken last in the fridge?
3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
Is Slow Cooker Butter Chicken gluten-free?
Yes. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is gluten free.
Is Slow Cooker Butter Chicken high protein?
Yes. 47g of protein a serving from chicken.

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