Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that brings the flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. This effortless slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices and a luscious tomato-based sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Simply toss the ingredients into the crockpot, and let it simmer until the chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve it hot with warm naan or fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, Crockpot Butter Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 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 can diced tomatoes
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in oil over medium-high heat for about 3–6 minutes until golden brown. Stir in spices and tomatoes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add chicken thighs to the slow cooker and coat them well with the sauce. Arrange them in a single layer.
- Cook on high for 2½–4 hours or low for 4–6 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces. Blend the sauce until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return blended sauce to the slow cooker, stir in butter and cream until combined. Add chopped chicken back into the sauce and serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg