Butter Chicken Crock Pot: Easiest Comfort Food EVER!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs (1.13 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup/237 ml)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons/10 ml)
• 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon/15 ml)
• 1 (28 ounce/794 g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425 g) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) garam masala
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish