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A vibrant bowl of creamy butter chicken garnished with fresh cilantro, served with fluffy rice and naan bread. The dish has a glossy orange sauce with tender chicken pieces, beautifully plated on a rustic wooden surface with colorful spices in the background.

Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

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This slow cooker butter chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make Indian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Place chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato sauce into the slow cooker. Mix to combine.
  3. Add seasoned chicken to the slow cooker, stirring to coat with sauce.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and butter during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside rice or naan.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
  • Can be made with chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
  • Serves best with jasmine rice or naan bread.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 135 mg
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