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A vibrant bowl of creamy Indian butter chicken garnished with fresh cilantro, served alongside fluffy basmati rice on a rustic wooden table, with a rich, orange-colored sauce texture, accented by green herbs and a hint of butter sheen, styled casually with a few chopped ingredients scattered around.

Effortless Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken for Dinner

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A rich and flavorful Indian butter chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting dinner with aromatic spices.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and coat with yogurt, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Add marinated chicken, butter, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger into the slow cooker.
  3. Pour tomato sauce over the ingredients and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with rice or naan.

Notes

  • Adjust chili powder to taste for spice levels.
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for 15 minutes after adding cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg