Crockpot Butter Chicken
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Tender chicken thighs in a rich, creamy tomato-based curry sauce flavored with warm spices like garam masala and turmeric. A classic Indian butter chicken that's aromatic and deeply satisfying, best served with naan or rice.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 large yellow onion (finely diced (1-1/2 cups))
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2-1/4 teaspoons garam masala (see note 2)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (or crushed; fire-roasted is delicious)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (see note 3)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (sliced into tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
- Naan (warmed, for serving, see note 4)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 265M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 4h
- Sodium
- 1590mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 852mg
- Calcium
- 159mg
- Iron
- 7mg
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- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 1590MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.