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Delicious crockpot butter chicken served in a bowl with fresh herbs

Crockpot Butter Chicken

A comforting and rich slow-cooked butter chicken that's easy to prepare and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk Use full-fat for best results.
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala Pre-packaged garam masala is sufficient.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Layer the chopped onion, minced garlic, and ginger over the chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, coconut milk, butter, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
  5. Gently stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
  2. Once cooked, ensure the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
  3. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the sauce.
  4. Taste the butter chicken and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
  1. Dish out the butter chicken and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  2. Serve hot, preferably with rice or naan, and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with rice or naan, or even banana bread mini muffins for a fun twist. Leftovers can be paired with pancakes for an interesting breakfast option.