Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of slow cooker indian butter chicken, a one‑pot wonder that blends garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and tangy yogurt with tender chicken. This easy recipe delivers restaurant‑style taste with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed gatherings. Serve over fragrant basmati rice or with warm naan for a satisfying meal that captures authentic Indian comfort in every bite. Its buttery aroma deepens the flavor, making each bite luxuriously smooth truly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup skyr or Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, skyr (or Greek yogurt), garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the chicken is coated with the spice mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6‑8 hours, or on high for 3‑4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot over rice or with naan.
Notes
- For extra richness
- stir in a tablespoon of butter just before serving. If the sauce seems too thick
- add a splash of water or broth while reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Chicken Thighs
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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