Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a convenient and flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken into a rich and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Tikka Masala spice mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, coconut milk, Tikka Masala spice mix, and salt.
- Stir until the chicken is well coated and all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 27 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 milligrams
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