Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken: Easy & Indulgent Comfort Meal
A delicious and easy recipe for making Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken that is perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup diced onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the diced onions, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk, then add the butter.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir back into the sauce.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pair with naan for an authentic experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken