Go Back
–+ servings
slow cooker butter chicken

No Nonsense Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

A rich, creamy and delicious butter chicken that's ridiculously easy to make. Just chuck everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work!
Print Pin
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Butter chicken, Slow cooker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 20 g fresh ginger minced
  • 400 g passata
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder optional
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 50 g butter
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 10 g coriander

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato passata, tomato paste, all the spices and honey into the slow cooker.
  • Give everything a good stir, then add the butter on top.
  • Put the lid on and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Stir in the double cream and chopped coriander and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve with fluffy rice and naan bread, and enjoy!