Butter Chicken and Naan (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Classic Indian butter chicken with naan and cauliflower is rich, creamy and healthy using coconut milk and super flavorful spices. It’s easy to prep and even better the next day!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 305kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large yellow onion, chopped
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon each of chili powder, cumin and curry powder
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 small head cauliflower head, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
- 14- ounce can coconut milk
- 1 cups tomato sauce
- ¼ cup tomato paste
For serving:
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Naan
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onion
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and curry. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Transfer onion mixture to a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker. Lay the chicken on top then add the cauliflower florets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Pour mixture over the chicken and cauliflower.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the cauliflower is tender. Cooking time may vary based on your slow cooker.
- When done and the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size pieces and return to the slow cooker.
- Ladle the butter chicken and cauliflower over cooked rice or quinoa, and serve with naan, cilantro, green onion and lime wedges, as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and chill up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 46mg