Creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe: 5 Simple Steps for Cozy Dinners
A rich and velvety Indian-inspired chicken curry made in the slow cooker for maximum tenderness and deep flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Sear chicken thighs in a pan until browned on both sides.
- Mix tomato puree, garam masala, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with the spice mixture.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter during the last 30 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.