Butter Chicken {Slow Cooker}

July 19, 2013

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The name of this chicken dish is quite deceiving as it does not taste anything like its name! It is an Indian flavored sauce atop chicken chunks and white rice. But don’t be afraid to try something new because this dish isn’t super strong. It gives you a hint of the spicy flavors that India has to offer. It’s very good!

4 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 onions, diced
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
a 2 inch piece of ginger, cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup plain yogurt {not nonfat}
2 tsp. garam marsala spice
1 tsp salt
1 {15 oz.} can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 heavy cream
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro, optional

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 5-7 minutes. 2. Place the onions on the bottom of the crock pot. Place the...
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Nutritions

Calories
254

Sodium
740mg
30% DV

Fat
14g
21% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV