Name: Healthy Crockpot Butter Chicken – Cozy Weeknight Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 1 1/2 cups tomato puree; 3/4 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or ghee); 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 tsp salt (to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Description

A lighter take on classic butter chicken, made in the crockpot with Greek yogurt and warming spices. Perfect for healthy comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
3/4 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp unsalted butter (or ghee)
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

(Optional) In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in 1 tbsp butter until soft and fragrant.
In crockpot, whisk together tomato puree, yogurt, spices, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Shred or chop chicken, return to sauce, and stir in remaining butter and lemon juice.
Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes

For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and coconut oil.
Add spinach or peas during last hour for extra veggies.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours