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A vibrant bowl of creamy butter chicken with a glossy orange sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside naan bread on a rustic wooden table

Creamy Indian Butter Chicken in Slow Cooker

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A rich and creamy Indian butter chicken cooked slowly to perfection, bursting with spices and tender chicken pieces, served with rice or naan.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl and marinate with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Set slow cooker to low. Add butter, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, spices, tomato sauce, and marinated chicken.
  3. Cook for 6 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro, with rice or naan.

Notes

For a richer flavor, cook longer or add a splash of coconut milk. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker, Marinating, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg