Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Creamy, aromatic Indian-inspired curry made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Tender chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce with warm spices.
Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Servings
6
Calories
420
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Indian
Ingredients
- • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tablespoons garam masala
- • 1 tablespoon cumin
- • 1 teaspoon turmeric
- • 1 teaspoon paprika
- • 1 cup heavy cream
- • Fresh cilantro for garnish
- • Basmati rice for serving
- • Naan bread
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken thighs in slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Step 2: Sprinkle garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and paprika over the chicken. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Step 4: Shred or cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir in heavy cream.
- Step 5: Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Step 6: Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over basmati rice with warm naan.