How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
A creamy and flavorful Indian dish made with tender chicken cooked in aromatic spices and a creamy tomato sauce.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice blend
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice, for serving
- Naan bread, for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the yogurt and tikka masala spice blend. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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In a slow cooker, combine the marinated chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Stir in the heavy cream and let cook for an additional 15 minutes.
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Serve the chicken tikka masala over cooked basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve with naan bread on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 422kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 138mg
- Sodium : 873mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 19g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 44g
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