Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Angela Morris

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.

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