Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Slow-cooked butter chicken made in a crockpot with tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato and spice sauce for a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place onion, garlic, and chicken in crockpot.
- Mix tomato sauce, paste, and spices, then pour over chicken.
- Add butter and broth. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Stir in cream near the end and cook 15–20 minutes more.
- Serve warm with rice or bread.
Notes
Adjust cream or broth for preferred sauce thickness and choose chicken thighs for softer texture.