Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 1/2 large onions, finely chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

2 3/4 cups tomato sauce

1 3/4 cups heavy cream or coconut milk

6 tbsp unsalted butter

3 1/2 tsp garam masala

2 1/4 tsp ground cumin

2 1/4 tsp ground coriander

2 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 1/4 tsp paprika

1 tsp cayenne pepper

2 1/2 to 3 tsp kosher salt

3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Cooked basmati rice or naan for serving

Directions

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.

Toss the chicken pieces in the spice mixture until evenly coated.

Place the seasoned chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and ginger in the slow cooker. Pour the tomato sauce over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and butter. Mix well and continue to cook for the remaining time.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 460
• Total Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 160mg
• Sodium: 950mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 27g