Butter Chicken Crockpot
Butter Chicken Crockpot is a delightful one-pot dish that offers a rich, creamy tomato sauce enveloping tender chicken thighs. This comforting recipe captures the essence of Indian cuisine, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll enjoy the enticing aroma as it simmers in your crockpot, bringing warmth and joy to your dining 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
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger root, grated
- 28 oz canned tomatoes (whole or crushed)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- In a crockpot, combine canned tomatoes, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and sautéed aromatics. Stir to blend.
- Fold in chicken pieces until well-coated with sauce.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg