Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken made easily in a slow cooker, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, heavy cream, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, tomato sauce, garam masala, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Before serving, shred the chicken in the sauce using two forks.
- Serve hot with naan or rice, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Adjust the chili powder for spice level. Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: butter chicken, crockpot, slow cooker, Indian, family meal