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Crockpot Butter Chicken

Creamy Crockpot Butter Chicken: Effortless Comfort Food

Enjoy this effortless Crockpot Butter Chicken, a rich and creamy dish that merges Italian and Indian flavors perfectly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil or any neutral oil like vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste or fresh ginger if finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1.25 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1.25 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt
  • 2.25 teaspoons garam masala
  • 0.125 teaspoons red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
For the Chicken
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted for extra depth
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Creamy Finish
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped optional garnish
For Serving
  • 1 serving naan and cooked rice for soaking up the sauce

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in the crockpot or skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the finely diced onions for about 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in ginger paste and minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until aromatic.
  4. Incorporate smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and garam masala, sautéing for 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in the diced tomatoes and combine well with the sautéed spices.
  6. Add chicken thighs to the crockpot, ensuring they're coated in the sauce.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours without lifting the lid.
  8. Stir in the butter and heavy cream, mixing until well combined and creamy.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, always sauté onions and spices before adding them to the crockpot. Use fresh ingredients like ginger and garlic for better flavor.

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