Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Butter chicken made with aromatic Indian spices in a rich and creamy curry sauce. An easy slow cooker recipe for a restaurant-worthy meal at home!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 480 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon curry paste
• 4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 teaspoons tandoori masala
• 15 green cardamom pods

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour mixture into a slow cooker; stir in cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt. Season with salt.

Step 2

Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours (or on Low for 6 to 8 hours) until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to desired consistency. Remove and discard cardamom pods before serving.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, tandoori masala, and garam masala until no lumps of tomato paste remain.