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Crockpot Butter Chicken

Crockpot Butter Chicken
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Crockpot Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the warm, rich flavors of Indian cuisine right into your home with minimal effort. This recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, aromatic sauce made from a blend of spices and fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, it pairs beautifully with rice or naan, making it a satisfying meal everyone will love. The slow cooker does all the work for you, ensuring that each bite is packed with flavor and comfort without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 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
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until golden brown (3–6 minutes).
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger; add spices and cook until fragrant (1–3 minutes). Add diced tomatoes and mix well before transferring to the slow cooker.
  3. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and coat them in the sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2½–4 hours or low for 4–6 hours until cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces, then blend the sauce until smooth using an immersion blender.
  5. Return blended sauce to the slow cooker; stir in butter and heavy cream until smooth. Mix in chopped chicken and serve hot with rice or naan.

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