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Crockpot Butter Chicken: A Simple Weeknight Staple

Crockpot Butter Chicken

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This comforting slow-cooker butter chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor to your weeknight dinner with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a velvet-smooth sauce enriched with aromatic ginger, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. Perfectly suited for busy families, this aromatic dish is naturally comforting, making it a reliable staple for anyone seeking a hearty meal that cooks itself while you go about your day. Enjoy this fragrant, spice-infused delight over fluffy rice or warm naan bread.

  • Total Time: 495
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onion and garlic.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté briefly to release their fragrance.
  4. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  5. Transfer the sautéed mixture into the crockpot.
  6. Add the chicken, coconut milk, salt, and pepper into the crockpot and stir to thoroughly combine.
  7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  8. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Always bloom your curry powder in butter before adding the liquid to intensify the flavor profile.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the thickest, most luxurious sauce texture.
  • If the sauce appears too thin upon completion, let it cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes on high or stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  • Author: Elsa
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 480
  • Category: One Pot Chicken
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired