Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
This Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken delivers 40g protein and 328 calories per serving in 8 ready-to-eat portions. Quick prep followed by unattended cooking makes weeknight macros frictionless. The protein-to-calorie ratio supports fat loss phases while providing the volume you need to stay full between training sessions.
Ingredients
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(180g)
- •Tomato Paste
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(10g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(5g)
- •Garam Masala, Ground(10g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Sugar, Granulated White(10g)
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(240g)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •Fresh cilantro leaves
- •Bread, Naan
Instructions
- 1In a slow cooker, combine the chicken stock, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. Add the chicken, onion, sugar, and butter and gently stir to evenly distribute.
- 2Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Stir in the heavy cream.
- 3Serve the chicken and sauce over the rice, sprinkled with cilantro, with the naan alongside, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
328
calories
40g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 7.9g
- Sodium
- 118 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
8 servings per batch · ~240g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 40g of protein and 328 calories with 22g fat and only 5g carbs. The low-carb profile combined with solid protein makes this a macro-efficient choice for tracking purposes.
How long does Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time with 8 servings per batch means a single stovetop session yields multiple ready-to-eat dinners for the week. This recipe scales well for batch cooking across multiple servings.
Is Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken good for fat loss?
At 328 calories and 40g protein per serving with only 5g carbs, this recipe is optimized for fat loss phases where maintaining lean mass while eating at a deficit is the goal. The fat content (22g) comes from the sauce but stays within calorie-controlled portions.
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