Description
A fusion of Indian butter chicken and Tex-Mex chili—creamy, spiced, high-protein, and slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chili Base
- 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Liquids & Tomatoes
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce or diced tomatoes1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1–2 tbsp tomato paste
Protein Boost & Creaminess
- 1 can kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can chickpeas, drained (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tbsp butter
Finishing & Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Cream swirl
- Naan chips or tortilla chips
Instructions
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Brown the meat (optional but recommended)
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook 2 minutes.
- Transfer to slow cooker.
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Add the spices
- Add garam masala, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to coat.
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Add tomatoes, broth, and beans
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
- Stir well.
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Slow cook
- Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- Chili becomes thick and deep orange-red.
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Make it “butter chicken creamy”
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and butter.
- Cook on Low for 10–15 minutes.
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Finish & serve
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Ladle into bowls.
- Top with cilantro, yogurt or cream, and naan chips.
Notes
- Use coconut milk for dairy-free.
- Double the beans for extra protein.
- Add cayenne or jalapeño for heat.
- Serve with naan chips for true fusion flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 3–7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
Keywords: Butter Chicken Chili