Crockpot Butter Chicken
Feb 14, 2025 11:00 PM
Crockpot Butter Chicken delivers tender, flavorful chicken in a delicious, creamy sauce. Perfect for dipping naan or spooning over rice, and totally kid-approved!
A new Indian spot opened nearby, and my family is obsessed. The kids’ favorite? Butter chicken—no contest. They can’t get enough!
My classic butter chicken is a forever favorite, but I needed a quicker option for busy days. This Crockpot Butter Chicken takes care of itself while I’m out running errands (or cheering at yet another basketball game!).
Walking into a home filled with the smell of this slow-cooked meal? The best feeling ever!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely diced (1-1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1/4 teaspoons turmeric
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2-1/4 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed; fire-roasted is delicious
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced into tablespoons
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro optional
- Warmed naan for serving
- Cooked rice for serving
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
240 minutes
Total Time:
265 minutes
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