Creamy Crockpot Butter Chicken

Name: Creamy Crockpot Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; Fresh cilantro for garnish

A cozy and comforting meal that brings the warm flavors of butter chicken right to your slow cooker.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Indian· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 hours

Total

5 hours 15 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like coming home to the smell of spices filling the kitchen. This butter chicken is a favorite in our house because it is so easy to prepare but tastes like it has been simmering on the stove all day long.

I love serving this with warm naan bread or a fluffy pile of basmati rice to soak up every last drop of that velvety sauce. If you want a little extra kick, feel free to add a pinch more red chili powder when you are seasoning the chicken.

🧺 Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the chicken pieces into the bottom of your slow cooker.
2
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, and all the dry spices. Toss everything together so the chicken is well coated.
3
Distribute the cubed butter over the top of the chicken mixture.
4
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5
Stir in the heavy cream and Greek yogurt until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6
Serve warm over rice or with a side of naan, topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze this meal for a quick dinner later, just make sure to add the cream and yogurt after you thaw and reheat it on the stove.

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