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Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken
This easy Crockpot Butter Chicken is the definition of comfort food. It's a rich, creamy, and flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a no-fuss meal with simple ingredients.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 6h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 6h👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- slow cooker
- pot
- blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion, garlic, and ginger until golden, about ⏱️ 3-6 minutes.
minced garlic1 tablespoon
2
Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, garam masala, and red pepper flakes. Cook for ⏱️ 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes and let the mixture cool slightly.
diced tomatoes1 (14.5 ounce) can
3
Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add the chicken thighs and stir to coat everything well.
4
Cover and cook on LOW for ⏱️ 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2.⏱️ 5-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
5
Remove the chicken from the pot. Use an immersion blender to purée the sauce in the slow cooker until smooth.
6
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the sauce. Stir in the sliced butter and heavy cream until melted and glossy.
7
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice and naan.
Nutrition Facts
calories
450 calories
fat Content
32g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2g fiber
sugar Content
4g sugar
sodium Content
650mg sodium
protein Content
35g protein
carbohydrate Content
8g carbs
saturated Fat Content
18g saturated fat
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