Crockpot Butter Chicken

Step 1

In the crock of a 6-quart or 8-quart slow cooker, place the sliced onions.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt; toss until well combined.

Step 3

Add the saucy chicken mixture to the slow cooker over top of the sliced onions.

Step 4

Dot the pieces of butter over top of the mixture.

Step 5

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 ½ hours or on low for 6 ½ hours.

Step 6

After the time is up, remove the lid, stir all ingredients until well combined, and turn off the slow cooker. When the liquid stops simmering and steaming (after 5-10 minutes), stir in the yogurt and the half-and-half. (NOTE: If you stir in the yogurt and half-and-half before letting the mixture cool down a little, it could curdle.)

Step 7

Serve over hot cooked rice or cauliflower rice, and/or with naan bread, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 8

Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to the pot and swirl to coat.

Step 9

When the oil is hot, add the onions, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Add the chicken, spices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and 1 cup water. Dot with the butter and cover with a lid.

Step 11

Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Step 12

When the chicken is cooked through, remove the lid, stir all ingredients until well combined, and turn off the heat. When the liquid stops simmering and steaming (after 5-10 minutes), stir in the yogurt and the half-and-half. (NOTE: If you stir in the yogurt and half-and-half before letting the mixture cool down a little, it could curdle.)

Step 13

Serve over hot cooked rice or cauliflower rice, and/or with naan bread, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 14

Place the onions, chicken, bell pepper, carrots, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and butter into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Stir until well mixed.

Step 15

Add ½ cup of water to the chicken mixture and stir again until everything is combined and there is some of the saucy liquid under the ingredients at the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Step 16

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock into place. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the cooking time is up, quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Stir well to allow the steam to escape.

Step 17

Let the butter chicken sit in the Instant Pot to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow more steam to escape. This is important to let the mixture cool 10 to 15 minutes so the yogurt doesn’t curdle when you stir it in.

Step 18

After 10 to 15 minutes, stir in the yogurt and half and half.

Step 19

Serve over hot cooked rice or cauliflower rice, and/or with naan bread, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.