Description
This delicious Butter Chicken Recipe Crockpot is a creamy and flavorful dish that is easy to make in a slow cooker. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce, perfect for serving over fluffy jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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For the Butter Chicken:
- 1 cup onion, diced (1 small onion)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, room temperature and divided
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 pounds large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6)
For Serving:
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, according to package directions
- fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a saute pan, melt butter and saute onions, garlic, ginger, and spices until fragrant.
- Blend Sauce: Blend cooked aromatics with tomato sauce, tomato paste, and ¾ cup heavy cream until smooth.
- Cook Chicken: Place chicken in slow cooker, cover with sauce, and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove cooked chicken, cut into pieces, thicken sauce with slurry of heavy cream and cornstarch, then add chicken back to coat.
- Serve: Spoon chicken over rice, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full-fat ingredients for creamiest texture.
- Cut chicken after cooking to maintain texture.
- Serve warm and keep in slow cooker on warm setting for up to an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 688
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 831
- Fat: 33
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 54
- Cholesterol: 233
