Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Overhead view of butter chicken on a plate with rice and naan

5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken features tender, juicy pieces of chicken in a creamy, perfectly spiced tomato sauce. Add some basmati rice and you have a quick, easy, and super flavorful weeknight dinner!

Prep Time20

Cook Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: butter chicken, butter chicken curry, butter chicken sauce recipe, crock pot butter chicken, easy butter chicken

Servings:

Calories: 768kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

Ingredients:

2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1/2 medium white onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
14.5 ounces coconut milk
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups Basmati Rice
pita bread toasted

Instructions

Directions:

In the slow cooker, stir all ingredients (except heavy cream) together until combined.
Put on lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
Stir in cream. Cook rice according to package.
Serve on rice and with toasted pita bread.

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