Back-to-school season can be hectic, but dinner doesn’t have to be stressful! This Crockpot Butter Chicken is the ultimate easy dinner solution that’s both comforting and packed with flavor. With minimal prep and the magic of your slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while you focus on other things. Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with just the right amount of spice makes this dish a family favorite that’s as delicious as it is convenient. Perfect for busy school nights, it pairs wonderfully with rice or naan and can even be made ahead for those crazy nights when time is tight. Simple, satisfying, and made with ingredients you probably already have—this Butter Chicken will quickly become your go-to dinner for back-to-school chaos!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Butter Chicken, crockpot, Slowcooker
Servings: 8
Ingredients
4Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless
15ozTomatoes, crushed
15 ozTomatoes, diced
1Yellow Onion
6clovesGarlic
1TBSPGinger Paste
1TBSPSugar
1TBSPBrown Sugar
1TBSPGaram Masala
1 1/2tspSalt
1tspChili Powder
1tspGround Turmeric
1tspCumin
1tspGround Coriander
4TBSPButter
1CHeavy Cream
Instructions
This recipe does take 6-7 hours to cook on low. I do not suggest cooking it on high for 3-4 hours, it may make the chicken tougher. Take your large crockpot and spray it with cooking spray. Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place in the Crockpot. Next, take your food processor and puree until smooth the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, brown sugar, garam masala, salt, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. If you do not have a food processor, a blender will also work for this step. Pour the mixture over the chicken.Place the lid on your Crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours.When the chicken is cooked through stir in the butter and heavy whipping cream. Cover and let cook for an additional 15-30 minutes. This will let the sauce thicken.Stir well and serve over rice with a side of naan bread.