Creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is an Indian staple and can easily be made in the slow cooker. Serve over rice or with naan to soak up the creamy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 795 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• 3 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken thighs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter, onion, garam masala, ginger, chile powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover.

Step 2

Cook on Low until chicken is cooked through and falling apart, 4 to 6 hours. Add cream and cauliflower and cook for 30 minutes more.