Best 9 Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of Slow Cooker Butter Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends the richness of Indian spices with the convenience of modern cooking. This dish, deeply rooted in the traditions of Punjab, India, promises an explosion of aromatic spices, creamy textures, and tender chicken that falls off the bone. Immerse yourself in the culinary journey of preparing this dish, as we provide you with a step-by-step guide and additional variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary restrictions.

In our collection of recipes, you'll find the classic Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe, a symphony of flavors achieved through a harmonious blend of yogurt-marinated chicken, aromatic spices, and a creamy tomato sauce. For those seeking a healthier alternative, we offer a lighter version made with Greek yogurt and reduced-fat coconut milk, ensuring a delightful meal without compromising taste. If you're pressed for time, our Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe delivers the same delectable flavors in a fraction of the time, making it a perfect weekday meal.

To cater to dietary restrictions, we've included a Vegan Butter Chicken recipe that captures the essence of the original dish using plant-based ingredients. With its rich and flavorful tomato sauce, tender tofu, and aromatic spices, this vegan rendition is a delightful treat for those following a plant-based lifestyle. Additionally, our Gluten-Free Butter Chicken recipe ensures that individuals with gluten sensitivities can indulge in this culinary delight without compromising their dietary needs.

Embark on this culinary adventure with us and discover the irresistible charm of Slow Cooker Butter Chicken. Prepare to tantalize your senses and create a memorable dining experience with this versatile dish that promises to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer the classic recipe, a healthier alternative, or a vegan or gluten-free variation, we've got you covered. Let's begin our culinary journey and savor the exquisite flavors of Slow Cooker Butter Chicken.

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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

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 INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pieces naan bread
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 pound baby red-skinned potatoes, halved or quartered if large
1 Fresno chile or red jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems separated, chopped
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 6)
1 tablespoon garam masala
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cinnamon stick
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Crumble 1/2 piece naan into coarse crumbs; transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the red onion, potatoes, chile and cilantro stems. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer over the vegetables and sprinkle with the garam masala, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Dot with the butter and add the cinnamon stick. Pour the tomato sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
  • Uncover and switch to the warm setting or turn off. Gently stir in the heavy cream, breaking the chicken into large chunks; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro leaves and season with salt. Serve with the remaining naan.

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

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

INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN SLOW COOKER



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I have been looking for a good Butter Chicken recipe that can be done in a slow cooker for quite some time. I found this one on http://crockpot365.blogspot.com. I am yet to try this recipe but wanted to post it so I wouldn't lose it. These notes are posted with the recipe: This is so good! I could have gone with a bit more cayenne, because I'm a nut, but the depth of flavor is wonderful. You can tweak the amount of garam masala and curry to your own taste---it's fine to add more at the end of cooking. This is a winner recipe. Thank you so much, Kindra!

Provided by Becwil75

Categories     Curries

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (mine were frozen solid)
1 onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
15 cardamom pods (sewn together!)
2 teaspoons curry
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (260 ml) can coconut milk (I used light)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt (to add at the end, I used fat free)

Steps:

  • Use a 5 quart (20 cups) or larger crockpot. Carefully sew together the cardamom pods using a needle and thread. You can put them in a little cheese cloth bundle, instead, if you have that in the house. Put chicken in crockpot, and add onion, garlic, and all of the dry spices. Plop in the butter and tomato paste. Add lemon juice and coconut milk. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4. The chicken should shred easily with 2 forks when fully cooked.
  • Stir in plain yogurt 15 minutes before serving. Discard cardamom pods. Salt to taste, serve with white or brown basmati rice.

INDIAN SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN



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Classic Indian recipe made really easy with a slow cooker. Ketchup adds sweetness and color to the butter chicken.

Provided by Varun Agrawal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons garam masala, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water, or more as needed
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon garam masala, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ginger, and salt together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, and work the marinade into the chicken until it is coated. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.
  • Transfer chicken and marinade to a slow cooker. Add heavy cream, tomato sauce, garlic, jalapeno pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon garam masala, butter, cumin, paprika, and salt; mix with a ladle to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours, or on High for 3 hours, until chicken juices run clear.
  • Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until completely combined, adding more water if necessary. Add to the slow cooker. Mix in ketchup. Cook on High for an additional 20 minutes. Serve with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 1918 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

SLOW COOKER INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN



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Delicious and easy butter chicken in a slow cooker. Adjust cayenne to suit taste.

Provided by Ben Inouye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon curry paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons tandoori masala
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken to the skillet; stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, chili powder, tandoori masala, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and cardamom. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Shake coconut milk thoroughly and stir into the skillet. Add yogurt and stir to combine. Pour everything into a slow cooker and season with salt. Cook on High until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to desired consistency, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk and heavy cream.
  • If you don't have garam masala, you can substitute a mixture of ground cumin, coriander, and cardamom.
  • To make the chicken more tender, marinate it in the yogurt mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve butter chicken with rice, naan, or roti.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker butter chicken is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Indian dish. The chicken is cooked in a creamy tomato sauce that is full of flavor. Serve it with rice, naan, or roti for a complete meal.

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