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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala with white rice and fresh cilantro on a white plate.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
  • Season the chicken pieces with the spice mixture, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
    Seasoning boneless chicken pieces with a spice mixture for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala.
  • Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Top the chicken with diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, spreading them evenly over the chicken.
    Topping slow cooker chicken tikka masala with diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken and spices, making sure the chicken is well-covered.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Once the chicken is tender and the cooking time is complete, gently stir in the heavy cream and season with salt to taste.
    Gently stirring heavy cream into Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala in a slow cooker, with paprika and turmeric spices.
  • Allow the mixture to heat through for an additional 10 minutes on low.
  • Serve the chicken tikka masala over cooked rice and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
    Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala with tender chicken pieces, served with white rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1121mgFiber: 3g
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