Velvety Indian Delight: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsps butter (or ghee)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
• 1 can (14 oz/400g) tomato sauce (or pureed tomatoes)
• 2 tbsps tomato paste
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Cooked basmati rice or naan bread
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Extra butter or ghee for drizzling (optional)