Serve this tender spice-packed chicken over brown rice or with whole-wheat pita bread or naan.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Indian Chicken
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 249 | |
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Total Fat | 4.3 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | |
Cholesterol | 97.6 mg | |
Sodium | 321 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | |
Sugars | 7.3 g | |
Protein | 35.8 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 4 1/2 lean meat
Ingredients
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1 can no-salt-added, diced tomatoes -
2 tablespoon garam masala -
2 tablespoon mild curry powder -
2 teaspoons fresh, minced ginger -
1 teaspoon fresh, minced garlic -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper -
3 tablespoon water -
3 tablespoon cornstarch (divided) -
2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts -
1 cup fat-free, plain yogurt -
2 Tbsp. dried cilantro, to garnish (optional)
Directions
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Into the bowl of a slow cooker, add canned tomatoes, garam masala, curry powder, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. -
In a small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by adding 3 tablespoons water to 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir vigorously until the cornstarch is dissolved. Stir slurry into the tomato mixture. -
Add chicken into the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is halfway covered in the tomato mixture. -
Cover with lid and cook 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. -
When chicken is fully cooked, turn off the heat. In a small bowl, stir in remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch into the yogurt. Stir mixture into the slow cooker. Top with cilantro, if desired, and serve.
Keep it Healthy: Spice blends like garam masala and curry powder are great options to increase oomph into a dish without added fat or salt. Also, yogurt and spices can be combined for a great marinade for meats.
Tip: The chicken can be served in whole pieces, shredded, or cut into chunks when it is finished in the slow cooker.