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Chicken Tikka Masala Slow Cooker Recipe

A simple slow cooker version of chicken tikka masala made with boneless chicken, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices. Cook low and slow for tender, flavorful chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 poundboneless and skinless chicken breastscut into large cubes
  • 15 ouncesdiced tomatoescan
  • 1 yellow oniondiced
  • 3 garlic clovesminced
  • 1 tablespoongingerfresh minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepperminced
  • 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
  • 1 teaspoonground coriander
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 3 teaspoonspaprika
  • 3 teaspoonschili powder
  • 2 teaspoonsgaram masala
  • 1/4 cupchicken brothor water
  • 15 ouncescoconut milkcan
  • 1 tablespoontomato paste
  • 1/4 cupcilantrofresh chopped

Instructions

Instructions

  • Put 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into large cubes), the 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juices), 1 diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger, 1 minced jalapeno pepper, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3 teaspoons paprika, 3 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and 1/4 cup chicken broth or water into the slow cooker. Stir to combine evenly.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  • After cooking, remove the lid and stir in the 15-ounce can coconut milk and 1 tablespoon tomato paste until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
  • Replace the lid and cook on high for an additional 15–20 minutes (or on low for 30 minutes) to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chicken tikka masala over brown rice or quinoa and sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker