Description
Crockpot Chicken Saag is a creamy and flavorful dish made with tender chicken thighs, fresh spinach, and aromatic spices, perfect for serving over rice or with naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped (or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken to the crockpot. Pour in the sautéed onion, garlic, and ginger mixture, followed by the diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the fresh spinach to the crockpot, or ensure frozen spinach is well-drained before adding. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for about 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, stir to mix everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thicker consistency, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Serve over basmati rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the red chili powder according to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Saag, Chicken Saag, Indian Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken Dish