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Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

A savory explosion of flavors with tender chicken swimming in a luscious, creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 can
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a lighter option) For dairy-free option, use coconut cream.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by chopping the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for quick cooking.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a slow cooker, add the chicken pieces, chopped onion, minced garlic, ginger, crushed tomatoes, and all the spices (garam masala, turmeric, coriander, paprika, cumin, and salt).
Add Cream and Butter
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and drop in the unsalted butter, allowing it to meld beautifully into the mixture as it cooks.
Cooking
  1. Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for about 4 hours. Give it a stir halfway through if you can.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once done, check for tenderness; the chicken should easily shred apart with a fork. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serving
  1. Ladle over fluffy basmati rice or serve with warm naan. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro for that extra zing!

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, maintain creamy texture and rich flavors.