Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

This rich and creamy chicken tikka masala is packed with bold spices and made effortlessly in your slow cooker! Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a fragrant sauce of garam masala, cumin, paprika, and more, creating a comforting dish perfect over rice.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 15

Servings: people

Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 can (29 oz) tomato puree
1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp cumin
½ tbsp paprika
2 tsp salt
¾ tsp cinnamon
¾ tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cup heavy cream
½ tbsp cornstarch
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In the slow cooker, combine the onion, garlic, ginger, tomato puree, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and toss to coat them in the sauce. Place the bay leaves on top.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
About 20 minutes before the cooking time is up, whisk together the cornstarch and heavy cream. Stir it into the slow cooker and continue cooking for the remaining 20 minutes.
Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Notes

This recipe can be updated or modified as per personal preferences.

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