5 from 12 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala features boneless chicken thighs simmered with a mix of garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and tomato sauce. Slow cooking tenderizes the chicken, which is then combined with cream for a smooth, spiced tomato sauce. Served over cooked rice with fresh cilantro, this recipe balances rich and aromatic flavors suited for a comforting meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
393 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1.5 Tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger grated fresh
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups rice cooked
- 1/4 cilantro bunch fresh
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crock pot.
- Season with the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spice mix over both sides of the chicken thighs, coating them liberally.
- Place the onion on top.
- In a small bowl combine the tomato sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour on top.
- place the lid on top, and turn the slow cooker on. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- When done, the chicken should be fall-apart tender.Break apart the chicken into big chunks.
- Turn the slow cooker off, then add the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine the cream with the tomato sauce. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed.
- To serve, spoon the chicken and tomato sauce over cooked rice and top with fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
665mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
620IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.