Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Crock pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe is so easy to make Serve this tender chicken and flavorful curry sauce over rice for a meal your family will love.
Servings: 6
Cost: $12.37, $2.06 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 Tbsp garam masala
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ¼ bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs into the crock pot.
- In a small bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons garam masala, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Top the chicken with ½ diced yellow onion.
- In a separate bowl, stir together 15 oz. tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. Pour the mixture over the chicken and onions.
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours, until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
- Break the chicken apart into large chunks using two forks.
- Turn off the slow cooker and stir in 1/3 cup heavy cream until fully combined with the sauce. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over 4 cups cooked rice and top with fresh cilantro from ¼ bunch before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
