Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with Vegetables on Brown Rice
April 2, 2025
How to Make Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with Vegetables on Brown Rice
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with Vegetables on Brown Rice is a comforting and aromatic dish. Tender chicken is slow-cooked with a rich, creamy tomato sauce, mixed vegetables, and warm spices, then served over nutritious brown rice. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures, ideal for a cozy Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Meal Pattern dinner, meaning it’s a good choice for people who are mindful of their blood pressure.
10 min prep time
4 hr cook time
4servings
1 ½ cups chicken, ½ cup rice
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken, carrots, zucchini, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and salt. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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Once the chicken is cooked, stir in Greek yogurt to create a creamy sauce.
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Divide the cooked brown rice among 4 bowls or plates. Spoon the butter chicken and vegetables over the rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 ½ cups chicken, ½ cup rice
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Amount per serving
Calories
360
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
7g
9%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
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Cholesterol
85mg
28% -
Sodium
450mg
20% -
Total Carbohydrate
41g
15%-
Dietary Fiber
5g
18% -
Total Sugars
11g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
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Protein
34g
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Potassium
1089mg
23%