Description
A creamy, spiced buttered chicken dish made effortlessly in a crockpot, offering comfort and warmth with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chicken thighs in the crockpot; allow them to spread out evenly for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, butter, curry powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour this luscious mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, covering it generously.
- Secure the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
- When ready, take two forks to shred the chicken into succulent pieces, stirring it back into the rich sauce.
- Serve hot and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish.
Notes
For a vegan alternative, replace chicken with chickpeas and heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg