Description
Rich & Creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a flavorful Indian-inspired dish made easy in your slow cooker. Tender chicken simmers in a luxurious, spiced tomato-cream sauce, offering a comforting and delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice or naan bread, for serving
Instructions
- Place the bite-sized chicken thighs into your slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the slow cooker with the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and add this spice blend to the slow cooker.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken and spices. Stir to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set the cooker to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and butter. Cover again and allow it to cook until heated through.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve the rich and creamy slow cooker butter chicken over cooked rice or with warm naan bread.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the chili powder. For a milder version, reduce it.
- Using fresh garlic and ginger enhances the flavor.
- Add vegetables like peas or bell peppers in the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- If the sauce is too thin, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Chicken thighs are recommended for their juiciness, but chicken breasts can be used with a slightly reduced cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A