Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce
Tender shredded chicken is coated in a creamy yogurt and tomato sauce infused with curry powder, fresh ginger, garlic, and onion. Sriracha adds a gentle heat, while salt and black pepper round out the flavors. This easy slow cooker dish makes a warming weeknight dinner served with rice, flatbread, or vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine yogurt, tomato paste, onion, garlic, curry powder, ginger, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and coat them with the yogurt sauce.
- 2
Cook on Low until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 8 hours. Shred with 2 forks.
- Calories 356.76 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 60.09 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 21.17 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.14 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.16 mg High 48%
- Sodium 201.49 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.87 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 8.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.98 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 764.07 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 45.6 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 14.07 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 18 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 356.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce?
- About 18 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce healthy?
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 356.76 calories and 60.09 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 201.49 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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