Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

Toasting spices and tomato paste boosts the flavor of this Indian butter chicken that's slow cooked in coconut milk and yogurt for moist, tender results that require little effort.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• salt to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon curry paste
• 2 teaspoons tandoori masala

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add chicken to the skillet; stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, chili powder, tandoori masala, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and cardamom. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Shake coconut milk thoroughly and stir into the skillet. Add yogurt and stir to combine. Pour everything into a slow cooker and season with salt. Cook on High until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to desired consistency, 4 to 6 hours.