Butter Chicken Crockpot
Butter chicken crockpot is a delightful, hassle-free meal that fills your kitchen with enticing aromas and delivers rich, creamy flavors. This easy slow-cooked dish features tender chicken enveloped in a spiced tomato sauce that pairs perfectly with rice or naan. Perfect for busy weeknights, butter chicken is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full-fat recommended)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in the crockpot.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and pepper to the skillet; stir well.
- Pour in coconut milk and mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir before serving; add additional butter if desired for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg