Slow Cooker Butter Chicken: Easy, Creamy Delight for Dinner
A rich and creamy slow cooker butter chicken that is perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix tomato puree, heavy cream, onion, garlic, ginger, butter, and spices.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add cayenne pepper to taste.
- Pair with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken