Description
Creamy, flavorful butter chicken slow cooker recipe made with tender chicken thighs and a rich tomato-coconut sauce. Perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked basmati rice for serving
Naan bread for serving
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
2. Finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic and ginger.
3. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the onion, garlic, and ginger.
4. Add tomato sauce, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and heavy cream.
5. Stir in garam masala, curry powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne.
6. Add chicken pieces and coat evenly.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
8. 15 minutes before serving, stir in butter until melted and smooth.
9. Serve over basmati rice, garnish with cilantro, and serve with naan.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for best texture.
Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Add more cayenne for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Slow Cooker, Family Dinner Recipes, Indian Curry