Description
This Slow Cooker Broccoli Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy dish made with tender chicken and broccoli in a flavorful spiced butter sauce. It’s gluten-free, keto, paleo, and Whole30 compliant, making it a perfect healthy comfort food option.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter (use compliant ghee for Whole30)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, tomato puree, ghee, and all spices into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- 30 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker and stir gently.
- Once done, adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot as-is or with cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts instead of thighs if preferred, but thighs stay more tender in the slow cooker.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Ensure all ingredients are compliant with your dietary needs (check ghee for Whole30).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg