Description
This slow cooker butter chicken is a creamy, flavorful comfort dish made with tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato-butter sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into chunks)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden, then stir in spices.
2. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and add chicken and tomato sauce; stir to coat evenly.
3. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
4. Stir in cream and optional yogurt; cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes to thicken.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve over basmati rice or with naan.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, sauté the aromatics before adding them to the slow cooker.
The sauce thickens as it cools, and leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 115