Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Aromatic scents will fill your house as this classic Indian take-out dish cooks away in the slow cooker.
Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 5 hrs Servings: 8
Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 5 hrs Servings: 8
Ingredients |
Directions |
3 tablespoons butter |
Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
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 stock, 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. |
3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces |
Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve over rice, if desired. |
1 medium yellow onion, diced |
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5 cloves garlic, finely chopped |
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3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot |
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2 tablespoons garam masala |
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1/4 cup canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste |
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3/4 teaspoon salt |
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1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken stock (from 32-oz carton) |
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
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1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed |