Description
A delicious and easy Crockpot Butter Chicken that brings the rich flavors of Indian cuisine right into your home, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Naan, for serving
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Begin by gathering all your ingredients.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In your crockpot, combine 1 cup of butter, 1 chopped onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger.
- Add Chicken Thighs: Next, take 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs and add them to the crockpot.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken with 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Pour in Sauces: After seasoning the chicken, pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and 1 cup of coconut milk.
- Cook the Dish: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for about 360 to 480 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the cooking time is up, carefully shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your delicious crockpot butter chicken is now ready to be served!
Notes
Customize serving options with rice or naan and don’t forget the fresh cilantro garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: butter chicken, crockpot recipes, Indian cuisine, easy dinner, slow cooker meals