Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that embodies the rich flavors and aromas of Indian cuisine. With tender chicken thighs simmered in a luxurious, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices, this slow cooker recipe makes dinner a breeze. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, you can set it and forget it while the robust flavors meld beautifully throughout the day. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1–1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1–1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1–1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1–1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2–1/4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
- Naan (warmed, for serving)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté onions in a nonstick pan until golden. Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and scrape the pan clean before transferring to the slow cooker.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker, coating it with the sauce. Cook on high for 2-1/2 to 4 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and blend the sauce until smooth. Return blended sauce to the slow cooker with butter and heavy cream.
- Stir in chopped chicken and serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 754mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 139mg