High Protein Meal Prep Butter Chicken
High Protein Meal Prep Butter Chicken
Ingredients
For the Sautéed Base
- 1 1/4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, large, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic puree, from a tube
- 1 tablespoon ginger puree, from a tube
- 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, canned, undrained
- 1/4 cup water
For the Slow Cooker
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
For Finishing and Serving
- 1 1/4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup 0% Greek yogurt or Skyr
- 1 cup white rice, cooked, per serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Melt the first portion of butter (1 1/4 tablespoons) in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the roughly chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic puree, and ginger puree. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine with the aromatics and cook for another minute.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully transfer the entire pan mixture to a blender (a personal blender cup works well for this amount). Blend for approximately 2 minutes until the sauce is completely smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids; vent the blender lid if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the diced chicken breast into your slow cooker. Pour the blended smooth sauce over the chicken and mix thoroughly to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Cover the slow cooker.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Once cooked, add the remaining butter (1 1/4 tablespoons) to the slow cooker and stir until it melts and is fully incorporated. Stir in the 0% Greek yogurt or Skyr until well combined. Allow the butter chicken to sit for another 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Serve the High Protein Meal Prep Butter Chicken hot over cooked white rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley as desired. Portion into individual meal prep containers for easy storage.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Meal Prep Butter Chicken
Ingredients
For the Sautéed Base
- 1 1/4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, large, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic puree, from a tube
- 1 tablespoon ginger puree, from a tube
- 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, canned, undrained
- 1/4 cup water
For the Slow Cooker
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
For Finishing and Serving
- 1 1/4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup 0% Greek yogurt or Skyr
- 1 cup white rice, cooked, per serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Melt the first portion of butter (1 1/4 tablespoons) in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the roughly chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic puree, and ginger puree. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine with the aromatics and cook for another minute.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully transfer the entire pan mixture to a blender (a personal blender cup works well for this amount). Blend for approximately 2 minutes until the sauce is completely smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids; vent the blender lid if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the diced chicken breast into your slow cooker. Pour the blended smooth sauce over the chicken and mix thoroughly to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Cover the slow cooker.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Once cooked, add the remaining butter (1 1/4 tablespoons) to the slow cooker and stir until it melts and is fully incorporated. Stir in the 0% Greek yogurt or Skyr until well combined. Allow the butter chicken to sit for another 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Serve the High Protein Meal Prep Butter Chicken hot over cooked white rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley as desired. Portion into individual meal prep containers for easy storage.
⏱️ 5 min