Crockpot Butter Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken thighs in a creamy, spice-infused sauce made effortlessly in your slow cooker for authentic Indian flavors at home.
# Ingredients List:
→ Chicken
01 -
2 lbs (900g) chicken thighs
→ Creaminess & Richness
02 -
½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
03 -
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
→ Aromatics & Flavor Base
04 -
5 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Spices
06 -
1 tsp ground turmeric
07 -
½ tsp chili powder
08 -
1 tsp salt
09 -
2 tsp garam masala
10 -
1 tsp smoked paprika
11 -
1 tsp ground cumin
→ Tomato Base & Sweetness
12 -
16 oz (450g) tomato sauce
13 -
½ tsp sugar or honey
→ Garnish
14 -
Fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 -
In your slow cooker, mix together garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, all the spices, salt, and sugar. Stir well!
02 -
Place the chicken thighs in and coat thoroughly in the sauce. Scatter butter cubes on top for that rich flavor.
03 -
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, or LOW for 4-6 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
04 -
Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, and stir in the heavy whipping cream to make the sauce beautifully creamy.
05 -
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, return to the sauce, and serve warm with basmati rice and naan. Garnish with parsley, mint, or cilantro for a fresh finish.