Slow cooker Butter Chicken

From scratch, slow cooked butter chicken

Submitted by Michelle Brown

Slow cooker Butter Chicken

From scratch, slow cooked butter chicken
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 750g (4) Chicken breast fillets - diced
  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves - crushed
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground Tumeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Parika (I used hot)
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (I used extra hot)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 jar (700g) Tomato Passata
  • 1 tin (400ml) Coconut Cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil and butter until melted (either in large fry pan or slow cooker on stove top if able)
  • Add onion and garlic and cook gently until onions are soft.
  • Add chicken and seal.
  • Stir in combined spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste. Stir to combine then cook for 1 minute.
  • Add Passata. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Cook in slow cooker on High 4 hours.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Stir in coconut cream in the last hour.

Notes

  • I served with seasoned rice and Naan bread.
  • I combined all spices in a small bowl prior to adding.
  • I like a little heat so used “hot” versions of paprika and cayenne. Adjust to own taste.
  • I used Breville BSC560 which is 6L with searing bowl. Adjust cooking time to your cooker.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central

About the Author: Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central

9 Comments

  1. Really tasty recipe, I’ll be definitely making this again.
    Might leave out the sugar – the recipe is great as it is!
    That’s only my personal preference though 🙂

  2. Have made this twice now and we love it! Especially my 1 year old. I think it’s her favourite meal. Freezes well too.

  3. Delicious! I skipped all the pre-cook instructions & put it all in SC together. I left out the sugar (a personal preference) & forgot to buy coconut cream. Used dairy cream on individual serve instead (individuals for personal preference). This one will be made again.

  4. Helen Welch May 30, 2025

    5 stars
    Everyone loved this dish. The leftovers will make some nice pies for lunch tomorrow. Another winner, thank you Pauline.

  5. 5 stars
    this recipe has a permanent place on our menu plan. We just tone down the spicy to mild. highly recommend this recipe.

    1. Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central February 5, 2026

      That’s great! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback Fiona 🙂

  6. 5 stars
    Will definately be making this again. So much flavour and an easy recipe to follow. 👌

    1. Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central June 16, 2026

      Wonderful to read your feedback! Thanks for taking the time xx

5 from 3 votes

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