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A vibrant bowl of creamy butter chicken with tender pieces of chicken coated in rich, buttery tomato sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, served alongside fluffy rice on a rustic wooden table.

Creamy Crockpot Butter Chicken Delights

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A rich, creamy butter chicken cooked slowly to tender perfection in the crockpot, seasoned with aromatic spices and finished with a buttery tomato sauce.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Add chicken pieces to the crockpot.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, heavy cream, butter, garlic, and spices.
  3. Pour sauce mixture over chicken in the crockpot.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Stir well, garnish with cilantro, and serve over cooked rice.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut milk for cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Adjust spices to taste for more or less heat.
  • Serve with naan or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours low, 3-4 hours high
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg