Description
This Slow Cooker Tikka Masala is a delightful dish filled with an array of spices, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal at home, it’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-3 pounds chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried coriander
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more if you like things spicy
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups tomato puree
- 5 oz plain greek yogurt
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup half and half, or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cups basmati rice, cooked
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and drizzle olive oil over it.
- Sprinkle all spices over the chicken, mixing until evenly coated.
- Add tomato puree, yogurt, onion, garlic, and ginger into the pot, mixing well.
- Cover the pot and cook on low for 3 hours.
- Whisk the half and half with cornstarch, then pour into the pot after 3 hours and stir thoroughly. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Once thickened and chicken is fully cooked, serve over cooked basmati rice or with naan bread, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your spice preference for a milder or hotter dish.
For a creamier texture, increase the amount of half and half or heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg