Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a delicious meal that is rich and creamy without adding lots of butter! This healthy Indian-inspired dish is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner in the crockpot. It’s a meal that everyone in your family will love.
Place the butter into a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until limp.
Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a separate medium sized bowl, stir together the tomato paste, masala curry powder, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and turmeric. Stir in the coconut milk, chicken stock, and lime juice. Whisk until there are no lumps and pour it into the slow cooker.
Add the chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.