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

wisdom amegbletor
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chicken falls apart in the slow cooker.


Daniel Camilo Herazo Reyes
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Badizai Vlogger
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I always get compliments when I make this.


Nura Ahmad
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I love to serve it over rice.


Peyten Decker
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Muhammad Mahir
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chicken falls apart in the slow cooker.


Al Ward
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Nasir Khan
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I always get compliments when I make this.


Josephine Nafula
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. We all loved it.


Mubbashir Khan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I love to serve it over rice.


Halima Sadiq
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Seko Cuku
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this butter chicken. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful, but not too spicy.


Chase Porritt
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chicken falls apart in the slow cooker.


Md Mashuq
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Nanyonga Zeu
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I made this last night and it was amazing. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ted Chosen
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This was a great recipe. I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit.


Xander Va zyl
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I made this for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Fatma Qassim
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This was the best butter chicken I've ever had. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


bughio bughio2233
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This butter chicken is so easy to make in the slow cooker. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day. The chicken comes out so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy.