The victim, who has been named as 35-year-old Amandeep Kaur, was discovered in Dovedale Road, Thurmaston, just before 15:00 GMT on Friday.
Baldeep Singh, 38, of Dovedale Road, was charged on Saturday and will appear before Leicester magistrates on Monday.
Leicestershire Police said officers went to the house after they received a report of a "domestic incident".
Detectives have asked for anyone who knew Ms Kaur, or knew her movements leading up to Friday, to get in touch.
A man has been charged with the murder of a woman found dead at a house.