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A vibrant bowl of Indian butter chicken with rich golden sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, served on a white plate with a side of naan bread, textured and colorful, styled simply with a rustic backdrop.

Flavorful Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

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A rich, creamy Indian butter chicken cooked slowly to perfection in a crockpot, with aromatic spices and tender chicken pieces, ideal for an easy dinner.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces into the slow cooker.
  2. Add tomato sauce, butter, spices, ginger garlic paste, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  4. Stir in heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Serve over rice or with naan bread for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg