Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy Comfort Food Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala that brings comfort food to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- salt to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, spices, tomato sauce, and coconut milk in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix back into the sauce.
- Serve with rice, naan, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For additional flavor, marinate chicken in spices overnight.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg