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Crockpot Butter Chicken

This Crockpot Butter Chicken is a cozy, creamy dish made with tender chicken and warm spices. It’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s great for busy weeknights.
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crockpot butter chicken recipe
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
High:3 hours
Total Time:4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 15 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • In your crockpot, whisk together the tomato sauce, garlic, ginger paste, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and tomato paste.
  • Place the chicken and chopped onions into the sauce. Flip the chicken around so it's coated well.
  • Slice the butter into thin pieces and place them on top of the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 3–5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and chop it into large chunks. Stir the heavy whipping cream into the sauce, then add the chicken back in.
  • Spoon the butter chicken over warm rice or with naan bread.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 375kcal
Author: carlycampbell