Juicy Indian Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe
A simple and comforting slow cooker butter chicken recipe with just five ingredients, delivering tender chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp garam masala
Instructions
- Pat dry 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cut into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with 2 tbsp garam masala until evenly coated.
- Place the spiced chicken evenly in the crockpot.
- Pour 1 ½ cups tomato sauce over the chicken and dot with 4 tbsp softened butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in ¾ cup heavy cream until fully combined.
- Gently stir the sauce and taste; add salt or a pinch of sugar if needed.
- Serve hot over steamed basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Notes
Do not open the crockpot frequently during cooking to avoid heat loss. Use chicken thighs for juiciness. Stir in heavy cream near the end to prevent curdling. Optional additions include garlic, ginger, or cayenne pepper for extra flavor and heat. Butter can be dotted on top rather than melted into the sauce beforehand for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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