I am always looking for great Weight Watchers chicken recipes since we eat primarily chicken as a protein source. I found a lot of Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipes out there that I thought sounded good but wanted to adapt to make healthier, as well as a bit more economic. The result was a wonderful meal I made this past weekend that we will definitely be enjoying more frequently.
Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
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I like to keep my freezer is well-stocked with boneless skinless chicken breasts for our meals. So, when I find a recipe we love, and can make it in the Slow Cooker – I am totally going to add it to our menu plan.
We are huge fans of Indian cuisine and have often made various curry dishes at home. We recently discovered how much we love Butter Chicken, and of course, I was determined to find a recipe I could make at home without spending a fortune on spices or tools. A slow cooker recipe means I can set it and forget it, which makes it better for the whole family since I can focus a bit more on work, and my Beau doesn’t have to stress over the details of dinner.
For this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe, I made a few substitutions from recipes I found online. Most called for heavy cream, full-fat yogurt, and of course loads of butter. That doesn’t work so great with Weight Watchers or a healthy diet, so I opted instead for a combination of coconut milk, fat-free yogurt, and fat-free sour cream. The result was delicious and lower in fat and calories.
This recipe easily makes 8 servings. I do serve with a saffron rice recipe, but you can serve alone, with quinoa, brown rice, or a side of vegetables. Also, if you prefer a milder flavor, omit the chili powder. Garam Masala is a combination of Indian spices that already has a hint of spice so adding additional chili can make it too spicy for some.
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- ½ cup fat-free sour cream
- 2½ tablespoons butter
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1½ teaspoons salt (less if preferred)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with diced onion, garlic, and tomato.
- Sprinkle with Garam Masala, cumin, ginger, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour in tomato sauce, unsweetened coconut milk, butter, sour cream, yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Stir everything until well combined.
- Add bay leaf.
- Cook on high heat for 3 hours.
- Stir well, reduce to low heat and cook additional 1 hour.
- Serve with rice.
Makes 8 Servings
4 SmartPoints Per Serving (without rice)
2 SmartPoints Per Serving on Freestyle Plan or FlexPlan
This recipe was calculated using the Recipe Builder within Weight Watchers. You can also use the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Calculator if you don’t have access to the Weight Watchers dashboard recipe builder option.
This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is definitely going to become one of our favorite Weight Watchers chicken recipes. It’s simple, affordable, and satisfying. Since it makes easily 8 portions, it is perfect for splitting up for two evening meals, or freezing half of the meal for another meal later in the month.
More Weight Watchers Recipes:
- Weight Watchers Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Weight Watchers Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken
Rose Atwater says
Butter makes everything have such a great and rich taste. This looks yummy! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Link Party!
Sweaver says
When do you add the butter? It’s not in the directions.
Katie says
It goes in along with other ingredients (coconut milk, etc.)
Kim says
There is no butter in this recipe…if there was it would not be low in points. Give it a try as written and you won’t miss the butter!
Kim says
Oops! I totally missed the butter when I made this!!! LOL!!! It was great without it!
Erlene A says
This sounds very tasty. Thanks so much for sharing on Merry Monday. Hope you can come and share again tonight!
Michelle James says
I love this recipe! WW is the one “diet” that has worked for me. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Carol Wentz says
I don’t like sour cream. What can I use to substitute for the sour cream?
Katie says
You can use nonfat plain yogurt instead of sour cream.
Suzie says
Delicious! My family really enjoyed this. I made it exactly as the recipe stated except I cooked it in the instant pot for 30 minutes and let it release naturally. We ate it with steamed jasmine rice. Yummy!
Katie says
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Jennifer says
How much is a serving?
Katie says
You divide the total batch by number of servings listed.
Susan says
I’ve just discovered your site. I love it! Your recipes look amazing and I appreciate your focus on WW friendly meals. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Danielle says
Can I substitute the masala for curry powder? Would that totally throw off the flavor profile?
Katie says
You could try it and see how you like it. It definitely will give it a slightly different flavor profile.
Karen says
Im new to freestyle WW Im just checking for recipies and ideas. Your recipies look great. However they serve large portions. I would like to know if these recipes are freezeable as im not good at cutting down recipies or knowing what to do with the other 1/2 can of something left over from reducing a recipe
Katie says
Yes, most of my recipes are definitely easy to freeze and thaw overnight in the refrigerator to reheat when wanted.
Kaitlyn says
This looks delicious, thanks for sharing! I just started WW this week so I am looking for some low point meals to make for dinner. Could this recipe be converted to cook in the IP?