Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Slow Cooker Butter Chicken 4.5 (711) 509 Reviews 48 Photos Butter chicken is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It's easy to prep for the slow cooker in the morning to come home to the wonderful aroma of warm Indian spices... I love it! Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread. By The Meal Planner Updated on April 8, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 48 48 48 48 48 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 tablespoon curry paste 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons tandoori masala 1 teaspoon garam masala 15 green cardamom pods 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt salt to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, tandoori masala, and garam masala until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour mixture into a slow cooker; stir in cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt. Season with salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours (or on Low for 6 to 8 hours) until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to desired consistency. Remove and discard cardamom pods before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip To easily remove the cardamom pods and prevent someone from biting into one while eating, pierce a threaded needle through the top of each cardamom pod until all are connected. Tie the ends together in a knot to form a ring. Lift the thread out after cooking to easily remove all pods at once. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 480 Calories 33g Fat 17g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 480 % Daily Value * Total Fat 33g 43% Saturated Fat 19g 94% Cholesterol 103mg 34% Sodium 442mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 8g Protein 31g 61% Vitamin C 11mg 13% Calcium 134mg 10% Iron 6mg 31% Potassium 824mg 18% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved