This slow cooker butter chicken recipe is the easiest way to bring bold, comforting flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Made with tender chicken thighs or breasts, warm spices, a rich tomato base, and a swirl of cream and butter, this dish is a weeknight dinner winner and a family favorite you’ll want to make on repeat.

Using the slow cooker creates perfectly tender chicken that absorbs all the flavor of the sauce as it simmers low and slow. No marinating, no complicated steps—just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients and a few minutes of prep time. Simply combine the ingredients, set your crockpot, and let it cook while you go about your day.

The butter chicken sauce is rich and creamy, made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and warming spices like garam masala and turmeric. A splash of cream (or coconut milk) and a bit of butter give it that signature silky texture that makes butter chicken so irresistible.

This easy crockpot butter chicken pairs perfectly with steamed basmati rice or warm naan for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. It’s perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and great for feeding a crowd.

Whether you’re craving cozy comfort food or planning a stress-free dinner, this slow cooker butter chicken delivers every time. It’s flavorful, filling, and incredibly simple to make.

Why you’ll love this recipe:
– Easy to make with everyday ingredients
– Perfect for busy weeknights
– Family-friendly and full of flavor
– No marinating or stovetop cooking required
– Freezer-friendly and great for leftovers

Make this once, and it’ll quickly become a go-to favorite in your weekly meal rotation. Click to print the full recipe card or save it for your next slow cooker night!

Easy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken – Rich, Creamy & Flavor-Packed

This slow cooker butter chicken recipe is the easiest way to bring bold, comforting flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Made with tender chicken thighs or breasts, warm spices, a rich tomato base, and a swirl of cream and butter, this dish is a weeknight dinner winner and a family favorite you’ll want to make on repeat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: dinner, Main Course

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 ½ yellow onions roughly chopped
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
• 1 20 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 15 oz can coconut cream or coconut milk can also use heavy cream for a richer sauce
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1-2 tsp kosher salt to taste
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro plus extra to garnish

Method

 

1. In a food processor, add the onions, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt and cilantro and pulse until fully smooth.
2. In a crockpot, add the cubed chicken, onion garlic sauce from the food processor, tomato sauce, butter, and coconut cream and stir to combine.
3. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Serve over a bed of rice with naan and top with fresh cilantro!

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