Description
Looking for the best Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken recipe This dish is quick easy and simple to prepare while delivering rich healthy comfort food flavor Perfect for weeknight dinners family meals meal prep or casual gatherings this recipe uses minimal effort with big results It is one of the best slow cooker ideas for busy schedules and special occasions alike Save this easy butter chicken recipe for stress free cooking anytime
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Add crushed tomatoes onion garlic ginger and all spices to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Add chicken to the sauce and mix until coated evenly.
- Place butter cubes over the top and cover.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook 15 minutes longer for a smooth sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving with rice or naan.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
- Add chili powder for extra heat.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 155mg