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A delicious bowl of Crockpot Butter Chicken garnished with fresh cilantro

Crockpot Butter Chicken

A comforting, slow-simmered dish featuring tender chicken in a rich tomato-cream sauce with warming spices, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Naan or rice (for serving)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  • Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger on top of the chicken.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the mixture, and add the garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut the butter into pieces and add it to the crockpot.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce using two forks or tongs.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and allow to heat through.

Serving

  • Serve with naan or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Adjust salt and spice to taste. For a different flavor profile, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts, or try adding cayenne for heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Comfort Food, Crockpot Butter Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Indian Cuisine, Slow Cooker Chicken
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