Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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Try this easy slow cooker butter chicken with cream and yogurt! A creamy butter chicken sauce covers tender bites of chicken.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chicken dinner, easy slow cooker recipe

Servings:

Calories: 420kcal

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In the crockpot, combine the chicken, diced onion, tomato sauce, minced garlic, ginger paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, chili powder, and pepper. 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 can tomato sauce, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
When the chicken is tender, gently stir in the Greek yogurt, butter and heavy cream. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy. 1 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons salted butter, ⅓ cup heavy cream
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve the butter chicken with rice, naan, or vegetables. snipped cilantro

For more tomato flavor, use tomato puree or a tablespoon of tomato paste.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top.
The spice levels can be adjusted to your taste. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the chili powder and garam masala. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the heat and spices.
Make sure the Greek yogurt is at room temperature before adding it to the crockpot to prevent curdling. Stir gently after adding it to keep the texture smooth.
Serve with basmati rice, naan, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. You can also pair it with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
If you don’t have garam masala, you can substitute with a mixture of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom, though the flavor won’t be exactly the same.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the chicken and sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **