Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the rich tastes of Indian cuisine right to your table with minimal effort. This creamy, spiced chicken dish simmers gently in your slow cooker, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, serve it alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a truly delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Optional: Sear the chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, combine chicken (browned or raw), onion, garlic, ginger, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and mix everything together.
- Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg