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A vibrant bowl of creamy butter chicken garnished with fresh cilantro, served with fluffy steamed basmati rice on a rustic wooden table, colorful spices scattered around, glossy and tender chicken pieces depicted with a rich, golden sauce, styled simply for an inviting presentation.

Effortless Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

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A flavorful, tender butter chicken simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, infused with aromatic spices, creamy tomato sauce, and topped with fresh cilantro.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, cream, butter, spices, garlic, and ginger, then pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Stir well before serving and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg