How to Make Creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter chicken is a quintessential Indian dish that has gained popularity all over the world for its rich and creamy sauce, perfectly balanced with aromatic spices. It's a dish that's usually made by simmering marinated chicken in a tomato-based sauce, and the result is a dish that's indulgent, flavorful, and comforting.

One of the best ways to make butter chicken is in a slow cooker. This allows the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become incredibly tender, without much ef...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine chicken thighs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter, onion, garam masala, ginger, chile powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is cooked through and falling apart, 4 to 6 hours. Add cream and cauliflower and cook for 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    795 cal.

    • Total Fat: 68g
    • Saturated Fat: 38g
    • Cholesterol: 257mg
    • Sodium: 971mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 75mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1181mg