Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy and Flavorful Home Cooking
A delicious slow cooker recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and coat well.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, ginger, and crushed tomatoes to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Adjust spices according to heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 175mg