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The Easiest Crockpot Butter Chicken

A creamy, flavorful, and comforting Indian-inspired dish made in the slow cooker with tender chicken simmered in a rich spiced tomato sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keyword: crockpot butter chicken, indian chicken curry, slow cooker butter chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Michonne
Cost: 16

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • cooked rice or naan for serving

Instructions

  • Place chicken pieces in the crockpot.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, cream, Greek yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, melted butter, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Stir well before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Notes

Serve over basmati rice or with naan bread. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.