Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chicken cooked in a rich, spiced tomato and coconut sauce, served with fragrant basmati rice or naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes on low or 3 hours 15 minutes on high
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, combine chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, coconut milk, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spices and sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, stir the tikka masala and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe, Slow Cooker Indian Curry
