4.3 from 36 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Slow cooker chicken tikka masala is an easy sweet and spicy sauce that is thick, rich, and creamy. It is so flavorful with spices like garam masala, paprika, and even cinnamon! It's not too spicy and perfect served over rice and with a side of naan.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 1 29 oz can tomato puree
- 1½ cups plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons garam masala
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- ½ Tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ Tablespoon cornstarch
- cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In your slow cooker combine onion, garlic, ginger, tomato puree, greek yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add in the chicken pieces and toss to coat in the sauce. Add in the bay leaves. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- During the last 20 minutes of cooking, whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream. Add in to the sauce and continue to cook for another 20 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
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Notes
- Updated Jan, 2023
- Updated Post on February 5, 2020
- Original Post on October 6, 2014
Nutrition Information
Calories
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1349mg
(56%)
Potassium
689mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1567IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1349mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1567IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.