$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
Put the chicken, chopped onion, tikka paste and tomatoes in the slow cooker and stir.
- 2
Cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.
- 3
Break the chicken into chunks and stir in the cream.
- 4
Heat the rice in the microwave following the pack.
- 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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