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A spoon full of slow cooker butter chicken meatballs.

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Meatballs

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Meatballs are an easy, flavorful meal made with frozen meatballs and a creamy, spiced sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs about 24-30 meatballs
  • 1 jar butter chicken sauce 15 oz
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the frozen meatballs to your slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the butter chicken sauce, coconut milk, melted butter, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the meatballs, stirring gently to coat evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve with rice or naan and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

****If you don't have butter chicken sauce, substitute with 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon garam masala (or curry powder). Use the full can of coconut milk for extra creaminess, and consider doubling the garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper for more flavor.
****If the sauce seems too thin, reduce the coconut milk to 1/2 cup or simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes to thicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy, Easy, Indian inspired
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