Description
Crockpot Butter Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy-to-make meal simmers slowly in your crockpot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Transfer aromatics to the crockpot and add canned tomatoes, coconut milk, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- For added richness, stir in extra butter before serving.
- Serve over rice or with naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight in spices for deeper flavor. Substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Adjust spice levels by adding chili powder or fresh chilies based on preference.