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Crockpot Butter Chicken

A close-up overhead view of tender pieces of crockpot butter chicken in a rich, creamy orange sauce, served in a rustic bowl.
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A creamy, tomato-butter curry made in your slow cooker, perfect for a family-friendly weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer chicken to your slow cooker.
  2. Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in cumin, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds until spices are fragrant.
  4. Pour the onion and spice mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and butter until the butter is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, you can remove the chicken and vegetables during the last 30 minutes of cooking and simmer the sauce uncovered on the stovetop until reduced to your desired consistency. Return the chicken to the sauce before serving.
  • If you don’t have chicken thighs, you can use chicken breasts, but reduce the cooking time to prevent them from drying out.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.

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