Ultimate Creamy Crockpot Butter Chicken Delight
This creamy butter chicken is slow-cooked to perfection, featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich and flavorful sauce. It's a comforting Indian dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into small chunks
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 can tomato puree 15 oz
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the crockpot.
- Layer the boneless chicken thighs on top of the onion mixture.
- Combine the garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl and sprinkle over the chicken.
- Pour the tomato puree over the chicken and scatter the butter chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks and mix with the sauce.
- Stir in the heavy cream until fully blended.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.