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About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the butter, allowing it to melt and blend into the sauce Recipe

About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the butter, allowing it to melt and blend into the sauce Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare. The slow cooker does all the work, making it perfect for a hassle-free dinner that the whole family will love. Enjoy!

Ingredients

For the Butter Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

For Serving:

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked basmati rice
  • Naan bread

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Add the tomato sauce, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and heavy cream. Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Add the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce and spices.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Finish the Dish: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the butter, allowing it to melt and blend into the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve: Serve the butter chicken over cooked basmati rice. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with naan bread on the side for dipping into the delicious sauce.

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Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/slow-cooker-butter-chicken/