Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken: Easy, Creamy Comfort Meal
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A delicious and creamy slow cooker Indian butter chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: main course
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped for garnish
- In a slow cooker, place the chicken thighs, diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- Sprinkle the curry powder and garam masala over the chicken.
- Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, brown sugar, and butter.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir back into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less curry powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg