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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Easy slow cooker chicken tikka masala transforms Britain's national dish into a convenient home-cooked meal with minimal effort required. This simplified version delivers all the rich, creamy flavors of traditional tikka masala while using the convenience of slow cooking. The hands-off approach makes this beloved curry accessible to busy families who want restaurant-quality results without constant kitchen attention. This quick and easy method produces consistently delicious results that rival expensive takeout. The slow cooking process allows all the aromatic spices to develop fully while keeping the chicken perfectly tender.
This easy slow cooker chicken tikka masala is a very quick, easy, and tasty version of the national dish of the UK! Try it once and you’ll make it time and again. Serve over basmati rice.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juiced
Directions
Combine chicken, tomato sauce, yogurt, jalapeño, ginger, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, paprika, garlic, cinnamon, coriander, and salt in a slow cooker; cover.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in cream, cilantro, and lemon juice during last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 456 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 10g | Carbs |
| 41g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 456 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 78% |
| Cholesterol 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium 761mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 41g | 81% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
| Calcium 209mg | 16% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 606mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
