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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

This slow cooker butter chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Indian cuisine to your kitchen with minimal effort. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a spiced tomato sauce and finished with cream for a comforting meal that's perfect with rice or naan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 16 oz tomato sauce or passata
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar or honey
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, cumin, garam masala, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and sugar in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Add chicken thighs, ensuring they’re coated in the sauce. Scatter butter cubes over the top.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours or LOW for 4–6 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken, let it cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Stir in the heavy whipping cream, whisking until smooth.
  • Return the chopped chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat.
  • Serve with rice and naan, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

For extra richness, add a little more butter before serving. Adjust the level of spice to your preference by adding more chili powder or fresh chilies.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword butter chicken, chicken curry, crockpot, Indian cuisine, slow cooker
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