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A vibrant bowl of creamy butter chicken with a rich orange sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, served on a white plate with naan bread and steamed rice, styled with a rustic wooden background, showcasing textures and colors that highlight the flavorful dish.

Ultimate Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

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Creamy, aromatic Indian butter chicken slow-cooked to perfection, served with rice or naan for a hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, tomato sauce, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
  3. Stir in butter and heavy cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  4. Serve hot with rice or naan garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes after cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours low / 3 hours high
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg