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crock pot butter chicken

(1 rating)
Southerncookinggurl avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Christina Haley
@Southerncookinggurl
Union City, TN

I love Indian cuisine and this was a creation to make it delicious but with a Crock Pot twist. You can spice it up with jalapeños or cayenne depending on your preference. Flavor is packed in this hearty dish. Please enjoy! :)

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Christina's version of butter chicken in the Crock Pot is so delicious. It's easy to prepare and the chicken thighs are super moist. All the spices and seasonings are perfectly balanced with lots of heat throughout the dish. If you like Indian cuisine, we highly recommend giving this butter chicken recipe a try. Check out more of our delicious chicken recipes!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot butter chicken

  • CHICKEN AND MARINADE
  • 2 lb
    boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    masala
  • 1
    juice from 1 lemon
  • GRAVY
  • 1 can
    tomato soup
  • 1 can
    Rotel, 10 oz.
  • 1 tsp
    masala
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1
    chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro

How To Make crock pot butter chicken

  • Chicken cut into chunks and in a bowl.
    1
    Cut chicken up into chunks and place in bowl.
  • Adding buttermilk and spices to the chicken to marinate.
    2
    Add buttermilk and all spices. Mix well and marinate at least an hour; overnight is best.
  • Sauteeing garlic and chili powder in a pan with butter.
    3
    Melt 1/4 stick of butter in pan. Sautee onion until light brown. Add garlic and chili powder. Cook 2 more minutes and set aside.
  • Blending Rotel, tomato soup and spices.
    4
    Put tomato soup, Rotel, spices, and onion into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Putting sauteed chicken into Crock Pot.
    5
    Melt 1/4 stick of butter in pan. Saute chicken until browned. Place into the Crock Pot.
  • Adding tomato gravy to Crock Pot and simmering.
    6
    Put gravy mixture into Crock Pot. Cook at least 2 hours. Serve with saffron or basmati rice and pita bread or tortillas. Top with chopped cilantro.
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