Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken: Easy Indulgence for Home Chefs
A rich and creamy Indian butter chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for home chefs looking to indulge.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt to taste
- chopped cilantro for garnish
- In a slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric over the chicken.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the mixture, and stir until combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir in the heavy cream and sugar.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken