Crockpot Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy butter chicken made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger on top.
- Pour the can of tomato sauce over the mixture and sprinkle with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined, ensuring the chicken is coated.
- Cut the butter into smaller pieces and distribute them on top.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
- Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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