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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth

This Easy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a comforting, spiced dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
For the Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Base
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14-ounce can
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth
For Creaminess
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.25 cup Butter Cubed

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Medium Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
  1. Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Mix in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Transfer the spice mixture to the slow cooker, spreading evenly.
  5. Cut chicken into chunks and stir into the mixture.
  6. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, ensuring chicken is submerged.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  8. Shred the chicken once cooked, mixing it into the sauce.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and butter, cooking on low for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  10. Serve over rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover butter chicken flavors get better; store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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