Crockpot Butter Chicken Cozy Creamy Indian Inspired Meal
Crockpot Butter Chicken with tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy tomato butter sauce with warm Indian spices, served with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 can tomato puree
1/2 cup yogurt
3/4 cup heavy cream
Spices: garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder
Salt and pepper
Chicken broth
Cilantro
Rice or naan
Instructions
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger to slow cooker.
- Place chicken on top.
- Mix tomato, yogurt, broth, and spices; pour over chicken.
- Add butter pieces on top.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken and return to sauce.
- Stir in cream and cook 15–20 minutes more.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Adjust spice level as desired. Thighs give richer texture. Add vegetables near end if desired.