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Crock Pot Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Crock Pot Butter Chicken recipe offers a rich and creamy Indian classic made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a fragrant blend of spices, tomatoes, and cream, resulting in a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for a family meal. The slow cooking process deeply infuses the spices for authentic taste and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 700 g (1 1/2 lbs) chicken breast, approx. 4 large breasts, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 240 ml (1 cup) chicken stock (or water plus a stock cube or gluten-free bouillon)
  • 2 x 400 ml (2 x 14 oz) tins of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree (or tomato paste)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 6 cardamom pods, tied together
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) double or heavy cream
  • Handful of chopped coriander, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Slow Cooker: Set your slow cooker to the high setting to prepare it for cooking the butter chicken later.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Chicken: In a large pan, heat the butter and vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and chicken pieces, cooking for 5-6 minutes until the onions are softened and the chicken is sealed on the outside.
  3. Add Spices and Garlic: Stir in garlic, minced ginger, salt, garam masala, curry powder, paprika, and cinnamon. Cook this mixture for 1-2 minutes to release the spices' fragrances and flavors.
  4. Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the chicken stock, chopped tomatoes from tins, tomato puree, sugar, and the tied cardamom pods. Stir everything together thoroughly.
  5. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the entire mixture into your preheated slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and flavors are melded.
  6. Finish with Cream: Remove the cardamom pods from the slow cooker. Stir in the double or heavy cream and allow the mixture to heat through gently.
  7. Serve: Spoon the butter chicken over cooked rice and garnish with a handful of chopped coriander for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, ensure the stock cube or bouillon used is gluten-free.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version, though this will alter the flavor slightly.
  • Using tied cardamom pods makes it easy to remove them after cooking without leaving any gritty pieces.
  • This dish pairs excellently with basmati rice or naan bread.
  • Adjust the cooking time according to your slow cooker’s heat settings as needed.

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