Between soccer practice, homework, and the endless weeknight rush, dinner needs to practically cook itself. This slow cooker butter chicken does exactly that — tender chicken simmers all day in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce with zero babysitting. Toss everything in before you leave in the morning, and a warm, family-approved dinner is waiting when you walk back in.

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SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN

Dump it in the morning, dinner’s waiting when practice ends.

👥 Serves: 8|⏱ Prep: 15 min|🍲 Cook: 5 to 8 hours on low|⏲ Total: 5 to 8 hours

ALL YOU NEED:

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
10-12 oz frozen cauliflower
2 (14-oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (14-oz) can coconut milk (full fat)

FOR SERVING

4 cups prepared rice
Naan
Chopped fresh cilantro

ALL YOU DO:

In a slow cooker, place the chicken and diced onions.

In a medium bowl, combine ginger, garlic, curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, salt and tomato paste. Stir until mixed well. Add to the slow cooker on top of the chicken and onions.

Add the cauliflower and tomato sauce to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 5–8 hours.

To serve, shred the chicken, stir in coconut milk until combined. Enjoy warm over rice, sprinkled with cilantro. Serve with naan, if desired.

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PREP TIP:

Dump everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner’s waiting when practice ends.

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PERFECT PAIR:

Serve over toasted cilantro lime rice with naan for scooping.

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