Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food
This Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken recipe is an easy and comforting dish packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, tomato sauce, coconut milk, garam masala, ginger, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce and stir well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the amount of spices to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken, Indian Recipes, Comfort Food