crock pot butter chicken

Name: Crock Pot Butter Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ## CHICKEN AND MARINADE; 2 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup(s) buttermilk; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1 teaspoon(s) curry powder; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) masala; 1 - juice from 1 lemon; ## GRAVY; 1 can(s) tomato soup; 1 can(s) Rotel, 10 oz.; 1 teaspoon(s) masala; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1 - chopped onion; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) curry powder; 1/2 stick(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1/4 cup(s) chopped cilantro

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Christina Haley

Union City, TN

Updated on Dec 29, 2017

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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Crock Pot Butter Chicken in a bowl over rice.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

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

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 4 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make crock pot butter chicken

Step 1

Cut chicken up into chunks and place in bowl.

Step 2

Add buttermilk and all spices. Mix well and marinate at least an hour; overnight is best.
Step 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.
Step 4

Put tomato soup, Rotel, spices, and onion into a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 5

Melt 1/4 stick of butter in pan. Saute chicken until browned. Place into the Crock Pot.
Step 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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