Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings the warmth of Indian cuisine to your kitchen. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices, creating a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish serves as the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and dicing the onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions in oil until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed aromatics to the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Toss in chicken pieces, coating them thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg