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Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners
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Indulge in the comforting taste of Flavorful Crockpot Butter Chicken, an effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce that melds beautifully in your slow cooker. With minimal hands-on time, you can focus on other tasks while this aromatic meal cooks to perfection. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan to soak up every drop of the rich sauce. It’s a family-friendly dish that promises to delight all palates and provides a satisfying and healthy comfort food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Heat your slow cooker on low. In a skillet, melt the coconut oil and sauté finely diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add ginger paste and minced garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in smoked paprika, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, garam masala, and mix well.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and add diced tomatoes and chicken thighs. Stir to coat the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until chicken is tender.
  6. Shred the chicken using two forks and stir in butter and heavy cream or coconut cream until combined.

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