Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Indulge in a bowl of Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken that transforms your weeknight dinners into a delightful experience. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, making it perfect for busy evenings or family gatherings. With minimal effort required, you can enjoy rich flavors that are both satisfying and comforting. Serve it with warm naan or fluffy rice to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil)
- 1.5 cups Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Ginger Paste
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
- 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: dice onions, mince garlic, and measure spices.
- In the slow cooker, combine coconut oil, onions, ginger paste, garlic, spices, and diced tomatoes; mix well.
- Add chicken thighs on top of the sauce mixture; ensure they are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in butter and heavy cream; cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve with warm naan or cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg