Best 8 Creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipes

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Craving a delectable and creamy slow cooker butter chicken recipe? Search no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating a rich and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. With the slow cooker doing most of the work, you can effortlessly prepare a creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a touch of sweetness. Whether you're seeking a comforting weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this recipe has got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience.

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SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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Indian food is one of my favorites, so when my friend made this slow cooker version for my family we were head over heels! I don't think I've had a Butter Chicken that I've liked more. It's wonderful to put into the slow cooker in the morning and come home to the warm Indian spice smell....LOVE IT! Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread.

Provided by The Meal Planner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, curry paste, tandoori masala, garam masala, and tomato paste until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Pour into a slow cooker, and stir in the cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt. Season to taste with salt.
  • Cook on High 4 to 6 hours, or on Low 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency. Remove and discard the cardamom pods before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 102.6 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 442 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

SLOW-COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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I spent several years in Malaysia eating a variety of Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian food. This was one of my favorite dishes! There are many versions of butter chicken, but this is similar to the Middle Eastern version I had. -Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons red curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves and naan bread

Steps:

  • Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat; add butter and onion. Cook and stir until onions are tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add garam marsala, curry powder, chili powder and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add flour. Drizzle in olive oil until a paste is formed. Whisk in coconut milk and tomato paste; cook and stir until combined and slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper., Using an immersion blender, carefully puree spice mixture. Transfer mixture into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add chicken; gently stir to combine., Cover and cook on low until chicken is no longer pink, 3-4 hours. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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A super simple dish that is sure to please! If you want your chicken to have more heat, use sriracha or hot chile powder. Serve over rice or with naan.

Provided by Andie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 257.4 mg, Fat 67.8 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, Sodium 971.2 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

SLOW-COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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Come weekday or weekend, this Indian-inspired Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken recipe is the perfect dish to make your family's tastebuds travel to a whole new level of delicious. The best part? It's simple to prep, followed by a slow-cooked aroma-rich scent!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot
2 tablespoons garam masala
1/4 cup canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining half of chicken. Reduce heat to medium; add onions to skillet, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and gingerroot; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garam masala; cook 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, and scrape bottom of skillet with wooden spoon. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours. At last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in whipping cream.
  • Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve over rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, onion, garlic cloves, tomato puree, natural yogurt, coconut milk, butter, rice, coriander

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken breasts, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup tomato puree
¾ cup natural yogurt
1 ⅔ cups coconut milk
½ cup butter
rice, to serve
coriander, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, throw in all the ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Place the lid on and cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Serve with rice and fresh coriander.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN



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This creamy chicken dish (made easy in a slow cooker) is a garlic lover's dream!

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Entree

Time 4h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 lb)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
20 cloves garlic that have been peeled and left whole
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to skillet, and sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown; arrange in single layer in bottom of slow cooker.
  • Add garlic to same skillet, and cook until just golden in a few spots; carefully add wine to skillet, and scrape up any browned bits from bottom. Heat to simmering; simmer 1 minute. Pour into slow cooker. Add broth to slow cooker, stirring gently to combine. Add thyme sprigs. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
  • Twenty minutes before serving, with slow cooker still set to High, beat cornstarch and water with whisk to make a slurry; stir the slurry, Parmesan cheese and whipping cream into liquid in slow cooker (if necessary, remove chicken from slow cooker for this step, and add back once mixed).
  • Cover; cook 20 minutes longer to thicken. Serve with parsley and, if desired, additional Parmesan. Serve over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SLOW-COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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Not every version of butter chicken uses butter. Coconut milk gives this slow-cooker chicken its creamy richness. This is a fast recipe for the cook: Just prep it earlier in the day, even during your morning routine, getting your onion and spices going on the stove while simultaneously making lunches for grumpy children, folding dish towels, feeding the dogs and wondering once again why no one else has done any of the above. If you're preparing pork or beef in the slow cooker, you'll want to brown the meat first, but that's not necessary with boneless cuts of chicken. The meat will be cooked within 4 1/2 or 5 hours, but if you need to let it sit a little longer - up to 7 hours total, on low heat - it will still be delicious, though the chicken may be very soft and shred a tad.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dinner, easy, curries, poultry, main course

Time 5h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup coconut milk (if necessary, whisk to combine the liquid and solids before measuring)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
Cooked basmati or jasmine rice, for serving
Naan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions to skillet, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger, and cook another 2 minutes. Add garam masala, tomato paste and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Place chicken pieces in a slow cooker, then add tomato paste mixture, lime zest and juice, coconut milk and chicken stock. Stir everything together, cover and cook on low heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through. (You may let it cook up to 7 hours if necessary, but the chicken may be very soft and shred.) Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati or jasmine rice, and naan if you have some.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 456, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 710 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW-COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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Try this slow-cooker butter chicken curry for a guaranteed family favourite. It has a creamy, lightly spiced tomato sauce and juicy chunks of chicken

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 6h25m

Number Of Ingredients 21

500g skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3 pieces
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1-2 tsp hot chilli powder
200g natural yogurt
2 tbsp butter, ghee or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground fenugreek
3 tbsp tomato purée
250ml chicken stock
50g flaked almonds, toasted
cooked basmati rice
naan bread
mango chutney or lime pickle
fresh coriander
lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients with some seasoning. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with the marinade. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hr or overnight.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the butter, ghee or oil. Add the onion, garlic, green chilli, ginger and some seasoning. Fry on a medium heat for 10 mins or until soft.
  • Add the spices with the tomato purée, cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant, then add the stock and marinated chicken. Tip everything into the slow cooker, then cook for 6-7 hrs on Low until the chicken is tender.
  • Sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Serve with rice, naan bread, chutney, coriander and lime wedges, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.79 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk and Greek yogurt.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve with basmati rice, naan bread, or your favorite side dish.
  • For a spicier dish, add 1-2 teaspoons of garam masala or chili powder.
  • If you like your sauce thicker, simmer it for a few minutes longer, or add a cornstarch slurry.

Conclusion:

This creamy slow-cooker butter chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and creamy. Serve it with basmati rice, naan bread, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

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