Description
A cozy and comforting slow cooker recipe that features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce of tomato and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a slow cooker and add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the chicken thighs, tomato puree, heavy cream, and spices to the slow cooker.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce and stir to blend everything before serving.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra nutrition, add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Experiment with flavor by adding lemon juice or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg