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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 485
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.

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.
Calories: 485kcal
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala