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Crockpot Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy butter chicken made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for weeknight dinners and cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Naan or rice, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the butter, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and tomato sauce.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  2. Shred the chicken in the sauce and stir in the heavy cream.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve with naan or over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Pro tip: Don’t skip toasting the garlic — it makes all the difference! Experiment with tofu for a vegetarian version or add veggies for extra nutrition.