Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a rich and aromatic dish that delivers tender chicken simmered in a luscious, spiced tomato-coconut sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this effortless recipe allows the slow cooker to do the work while you enjoy its enticing aroma filling your home. Serve it over fluffy rice or warm naan for a comforting meal that will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim excess fat and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the sautéed mixture to the slow cooker with chicken pieces. Pour in tomato sauce and coconut milk; stir well.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir again and add pats of butter on top.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker on low for about 6 hours or high for around 3 hours.
- Serve: Shred chicken gently in the pot using forks. Serve over rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 642mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 133mg