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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
4.9 from 32 votes

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

This Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for busy weekdays when you want an easy, delicious, Indian-inspired meal. Toss it all into your Crock Pot and enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups yogurt whole plain, divided
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 TB olive oil
  • 3 TB garam masala
  • 2 TB ginger freshly peeled and grated
  • 2 TB cumin ground
  • 1 TB sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 tsp ground chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp table salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric ground
  • 3 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup cilantro freshly chopped, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Reserve 1 cup of the yogurt and set aside. Place all remaining ingredients, except for the chicken, into the slow cooker. Stir to combine mixture well.
  2. Use paper towels to pat-dry all chicken pieces to remove excess moisture. Add chicken to the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low 2 1/2 -3 hours. Gently stir in reserved 1 cup of yogurt and cilantro. Serve over cooked basmati rice. Delicious with naan bread as well.

Notes

  • The slow-cooker version requires more tomato taste than typical, as the thickness is needed for slow cooking texture.
  • For our authentic Chicken Tikka Masala method, see this recipe.
  • Slow cooker can be fully assembled the night before. Simply turn on slow cooker a couple hours before dinner for a meal that's ready when the family gets hungry!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 498mg (21%) Potassium 1203mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2974IU (59%) Vitamin C 100mg (111%) Calcium 343mg (34%) Iron 13mg (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 498mg 21%
Potassium 1203mg 26%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2974IU 59%
Vitamin C 100mg 111%
Calcium 343mg 34%
Iron 13mg 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.