Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (Easy!)

A bowl of rice and curry, featuring chicken tikka masala and garnished with cilantro, served with pieces of naan bread on the side.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (Easy!)

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a rich, creamy dish made with tender chicken, warm spices, and a tomato-based sauce, all cooked low and slow for an easy, flavorful dinner.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 257kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
15 ounces whole potatoes canned, drained and rinsed
1/2 large onion finely diced
29 ounces tomato sauce canned
1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup coconut milk
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger finely grated
2 tablespoons Garam Masala
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoons cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coriander
2 tablespoons cornstarch
cooked rice for serving

Instructions

Chop 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite sized pieces, then add with t15 ounces whole potatoes (canned) and 1/2 large onion (diced) to the crock-pot.
In a large bowl, whisk together 29 ounces tomato sauce , 1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup coconut milk, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons Garam Masala, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoons cracked pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon coriander, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
Pour over chicken and potatoes in the crock-pot and combine.
Cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender and fully cooked. Smash the potatoes against the side of the crock-pot (thickens the sauce)
Serve chicken over cooked rice topped with chopped cilantro.

Notes

If you're REALLY not into heat - reduce the amount of cayenne pepper, or omit entirely. There will still be heat from the garam masala, but much less than if you add the cayenne!
You may opt to use heavy cream in place of the yogurt. Add it at the end instead of cooking with it, so it doesn't curdle.

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