Description
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious sauce, perfect for any occasion. It’s an easy, flavorful meal that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the tomato puree, heavy cream, and butter over the chicken.
- Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh ingredients significantly enhances the flavor of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: chicken
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: butter chicken, slow cooker, Indian cuisine, creamy dish, easy recipe