Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken simmered low and slow in a rich, spiced tomato sauce until it's fall-apart tender, this Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is the kind of curry that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible before you even take a bite.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts skinless boneless, cubed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 medium yellow onions finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- Steamed basmati rice and/or naan for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salt, lemon juice, yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ginger, and garlic. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
- In a pan over medium heat, pour in the oil. Once hot, add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent. Add the tomato puree to the pan and stir together.
- Spread this mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker, place the chicken on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Add heavy cream and tomato paste to the slow cooker and mix well. Garnish with cilantro and serve over basmati rice and/or with naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg