Crockpot Butter Chicken
A hands-off slow cooker butter chicken with tender thighs in a creamy tomato and garam masala sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Mix yogurt, garam masala, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for 30 minutes if time allows.
- Transfer chicken and marinade to the crockpot. Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter. Cook for another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
- For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Use gluten-free yogurt for a gluten-free version.
- Pair with a sous-vide precision cooker for perfectly cooked sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg