Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
4 servings
This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish with tender chicken in a rich, creamy, spiced sauce. Perfect for an easy and comforting family meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs cut into bite size pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the chicken pieces, diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, tomato paste, chicken broth, and butter. Stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined and the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and tomato paste.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours or on the high setting for 4 hours. This allows the chicken to become tender.
- About 15 minutes before the cooking time is complete, remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Make sure the cream is thoroughly mixed into the sauce, creating a rich and creamy consistency.
- Replace the lid and let the mixture heat through for the remaining cooking time.
- Once the cooking time is up, give the butter chicken a final stir to ensure everything is well combined.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of color and added freshness.
- Serve the butter chicken over a bed of hot cooked rice or with warm naan bread on the side.
Notes
- Marinate Chicken: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in spices overnight before cooking.
- Chicken Choice: Use boneless, skinless chicken breast as directed or thighs for juicier meat.
- Cream Timing: Add heavy cream 15 minutes before serving for a creamy texture.
- Reheating: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add a splash of water or cream if needed.
- Nutrition values are per serving based on 4 servings of the recipe, excluding rice and naan. These figures are approximate and calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 1059mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1252IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg