Prepare an incredibly flavorful, mildly spiced Slow Cooker Butter Chicken in a matter of minutes! This increidbly dish is so simple to make and insanely delicious.
Creamy and flavorful, butter chicken is the perfect blend of seasonings without being too spicy; cooked to perfertion in the slow cooker the chicken is juicy and tender.
Made with a flavorful sauce, this recipe tastes just like the original version but is healthier and easier! (Nothing fried here.)
This meal is full of flavor, vibrant in color, and served with a side of naan and rice, making for a delicious meal everyone will love.
This recipe is a healthier twist on this classic dish, and is incredibility simple to make in the crock. Fantastic for busy weeknights.
It’s is one of my favorites to make for friends and family. It’s packed with flavor and the colors are rich and vibrant.
Serve it with Scallion Cilantro Lime Rice (yum!) and of course a side of homemade naan. To complete the meal, I have a slice of chocolate cake ready for each to devour.
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR BUTTER CHICKEN
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs – you could easily sub for chicken breast, but to make this dish nice and flavorful, go with chicken thighs, you can thank me later.
- Onion – now I prefer yellow onion, but white onion will work just as fine or even some shallots.
- Butter – I mean this ingredient can’t be a surprise based on the name of the dish.
- Tomato Paste
- Coconut milk
- Greek Yogurt
DON’T FORGET THE SEASONINGS!
- Milk
- Fresh garlic and ginger
- Curry powder
- Red curry paste
- Garam masala
- Turmeric
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt
HOW TO MAKE BUTTER CHICKEN IN THE CROCK POT?
In a mixing bowl whisk together coconut milk, Greek yogurt, cream, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, and all the spices; mix together well until there are no chunks, then set aside.
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the diced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker and top the chicken thighs.
Lastly, pour the tomato/coconut milk over the chicken to make sure the chicken is completely covered. Top the dish with the 4 tablespoons of butter, like pictured below.
Top slow cooker with lid and cook on high for 4 hours. Once the chicken is completely cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and coarsely chop.
Then turn the slow cooker to warm and add the chopped chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to incorporate.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
This dish is comfort food at its finest–it’s creamy and flavorful, without being too spicy. The chicken is also cooked to perfection and juicy.