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A vibrant bowl of creamy butter chicken with a rich orange sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, served over fluffy rice on a rustic wooden surface, with a side of naan bread, textured and colorful, styled to highlight the dish's indulgence.

Effortless Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

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Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce with butter and cream, slow-cooked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, garlic, spices, and butter, then pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  4. Stir in heavy cream before serving.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice or with naan.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for extra tenderness.
  • Add a pinch of chili powder for extra heat.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg
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