Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Indulge in a bowl of Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken, a dish that marries tender chicken thighs with a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe allows the slow cooker to work its magic, blending rich flavors that warm the heart. Serve it hot with warm naan or over fluffy rice for a comforting meal everyone will love. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this butter chicken is sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil)
- 1.5 cups Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh preferred)
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onions and mincing the garlic.
- In your slow cooker, add coconut oil, diced onions, minced garlic, spices, and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the sauce mixture without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir in heavy cream until fully combined.
- Serve hot with naan or rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg