Crockpot Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy butter chicken dish made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Naan or rice, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and tomato sauce.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce and stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve with naan or over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with adding spinach or swapping chicken for paneer. For a vegan option, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use coconut cream.