Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful bowl of crockpot butter chicken, perfect for easy weeknight dinners. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce that melds beautifully over hours of slow cooking. It offers a delightful combination of rich flavors that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table. Serve it with warm naan or fluffy rice for a complete meal that feels luxurious yet remains effortlessly simple to prepare. Ideal for busy family nights, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1.5 cups yellow onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons ginger paste
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice onions and mince garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine coconut oil, onion, garlic, ginger paste, spices, and diced tomatoes; mix well.
- Place chicken thighs on top of the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg