Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a flavorful journey into Indian cuisine, perfect for cozy evenings or entertaining guests. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices that will have your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 28 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice onion and mince garlic and ginger.
- Optional: Sauté onions in olive oil until golden brown, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed mix to the slow cooker; add chicken, tomatoes, coconut milk, and tikka masala spice mix. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve over rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear chicken before adding to the slow cooker. Substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrients.