Slow Cooker Butter Chicken: Creamy, Flavorful & Effortless
Introduction
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a rich, creamy, and aromatic dish that brings the flavors of Indian cuisine straight to your table with minimal effort.
Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious tomato and cream-based sauce, infused with garlic, ginger, and warming spices like curry powder,
garam masala, and chili powder. Using a slow cooker allows the flavors to develop deeply while freeing you from constant stovetop attention.
Serve it with fluffy jasmine rice and fresh cilantro for a comforting weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal for guests.
Ingredients
For 4–6 servings of Slow Cooker Butter Chicken, gather the following:
- 3 lb chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless, cut into large chunks if desired.
- 1 cup onion: Finely chopped for flavor and texture.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter: Adds richness to the sauce.
- 1 cup tomato sauce: Forms the base of the creamy tomato sauce.
- 1¼ cups heavy cream: Makes the sauce smooth and luxurious.
- 6 tbsp tomato paste: Deepens the tomato flavor.
- 1 tbsp minced garlic: Essential aromatic flavor.
- 1 tbsp grated ginger: Adds warm, zesty undertones.
- 2½ tsp curry powder: Provides the signature butter chicken spice.
- 2 tsp chili powder: Adds mild heat; adjust to taste.
- 2 tsp garam masala: Layered warmth and complexity.
- ½ tsp cumin: Adds subtle earthy notes.
- ½ tsp salt: Enhances all flavors.
- 2 tbsp cornstarch: Optional, to thicken sauce if desired.
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice: For serving.
- Fresh cilantro: For garnish.
