Best 3 Slow Cooker Chicken Bhuna Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Slow Cooker Chicken Bhuna, a culinary masterpiece that blends the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with the convenience of modern cooking appliances. This dish promises an explosion of taste, featuring tender chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich and flavorful sauce. As the chicken simmers in the slow cooker, its succulent meat absorbs the aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Accompanying the main recipe are two additional variations to cater to different dietary preferences: a Vegetarian Bhuna for those who prefer a meatless option and a Vegan Bhuna for those seeking a completely plant-based delight. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic and satisfying Bhuna experience, ensuring that every bite is a journey into the heart of Indian culinary traditions.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN BHUNA

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This easy, healthy chicken curry is great for a weekend treat and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. No one could refuse a plate of this indulgent chicken bhuna

Provided by Member recipe by clmarper

Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 medium onions, 2 finely chopped, 1 roughly chopped
100ml vegetable oil
1 tbsp ginger and garlic purée
1 tbsp mild curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
800g chicken thighs, diced
100ml natural yogurt
4 tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp garam masala

Steps:

To make the onion purée, bring a small pan of water to the boil and add half the roughly chopped onion. Boil until soft (about 10 mins), drain and puree with a hand blender or mini food processor.
Heat a large saucepan on a high heat. Once it's hot add the oil and finely chopped onions and reduce to a low heat. Cook the onions slowly and gently until golden brown in colour, and season.
Add the ginger and garlic purée, curry powder, turmeric, chilli powder and a splash of water to the pan of onions and stir in well. Fry for a couple of mins. Add the diced chicken thighs and stir in well.
Mix the yogurt, tomato purée and onion purée together in a jug with 300ml water. Pour into the saucepan and mix well. Turn up the heat until the sauce begins to boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
Finally, sprinkle in the garam masala and stir in well for the final 2 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER RANCH CHICKEN

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This is a fabulous slow-cooker ranch chicken recipe that we have passed around to all our friends, especially those who have young children. It's wonderful for a cold winter night or a hot summer day when you don't want to turn on the oven. Serve it as a weeknight family dinner or for a large group. -Sonya Stark, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
Hot cooked rice or noodles
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions

Steps:

In a 4-5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth and dressing mix; add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken to cutting board; shred with two forks and return to slow cooker. , Stir in soup and cream cheese. Cover and cook on low until cream cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles. Add optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BHUNA

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Super delicious and so easy to throw together and let cook all day

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Chicken

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken thighs cut into 3 pieces each
1 large onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp grated ginger
2 small jalapeno's seeded and chopped
2 tsp each, salt, garam masala, trumeric, coriander, cumin, & fenugreek
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c water
juice of 1/2 lemon
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
3 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp corn starch
basmati rice, naan and cilantro for serving

Steps:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, & jalapenos. Mix the spices together and pour over the top of the chicken. Stir in the brown sugar.
2. Pour in the water, lemon juice and crushed tomatoes. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the cornstarch and stir everything together. Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Serve over Basmati rice and lots of naan to soak up all the delicious sauce. Garnish with cilantro

Tips:

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this dish in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the chicken bhuna with basmati rice, naan bread, or your favorite Indian side dish.
You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, potatoes, or carrots.
If you like your dish spicier, you can add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken bhuna is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Indian dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give this recipe a try.