Description
crockpot butter chicken is a creamy, spiced slow‑cooker dish that delivers tender chicken in a rich tomato-coconut sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals, it combines garam masala, turmeric, and cumin for authentic Indian flavor, and finishes with fresh cilantro. Ideal for busy families, this recipe yields six servings and can be stored for future meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, and ginger in the crockpot.
- Add tomato sauce, coconut milk, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir, cover, and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
- Shred chicken in sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce
- stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 30 minutes. Adjust salt to taste and add fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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