SLOW-COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN

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Come weekday or weekend, this Indian-inspired Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken recipe is the perfect dish to make your family's tastebuds travel to a whole new level of delicious. The best part? It's simple to prep, followed by a slow-cooked aroma-rich scent!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot
2 tablespoons garam masala
1/4 cup canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining half of chicken. Reduce heat to medium; add onions to skillet, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and gingerroot; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garam masala; cook 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, and scrape bottom of skillet with wooden spoon. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours. At last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in whipping cream.
  • Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve over rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Jonathan Koons
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Meshach Obinna
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Parminderkaur Italy
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


a clarke
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I've tried several different slow cooker butter chicken recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammed bello Mohammed
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This is my favorite slow cooker butter chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Isgak Daniels
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Mehar Sadam
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home. And it's always delicious!


Braydon Gill
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I've tried many slow cooker butter chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mehidi Hasan Rubel
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Basem Hussein باسم حسين
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Various Mobster
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Wairimu Mwaura
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamyla Burciaga
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This is my go-to recipe for butter chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Jishan Mirza
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Rajar Faqeer
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I was worried that the chicken would be dry, but it turned out perfectly moist. The sauce is also amazing - I could eat it with a spoon!


Jimmy Clay
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Babekile Dlamini
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This slow cooker butter chicken is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time during the week, but with this recipe, I can throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home. And it's so delicious!