Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is the dish to make if you’re craving Indian food but are looking for an easy-to-prepare meal. You’ll be shocked at how flavorful this recipe is! The chicken is magnificent — tender and covered in a spicy, lightly creamy sauce. Serve Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala with rice or naan for a scrumptious meal!

image 14566 - Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is the dish to make if you're craving Indian food but are looking for an easy-to-prepare meal. You'll be shocked at how flavorful this recipe is! The chicken is magnificent — tender and covered in a spicy, lightly creamy sauce. Serve Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala with rice or naan for a scrumptious meal!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • kosher salt
  • fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped, for garnish
  • rice, optional, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
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Directions

Step 1 –In a slow cooker, combine the chicken pieces , the yogurt, the ground coriander, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 2 –Let the chicken mixture marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Step 3 –Add the onions, the garlic, the ginger, the turmeric, the cumin, the paprika, the garam masala, and the cayenne pepper.

Step 4 –Add the tomatoes and their juices and stir to combine.

Step 5 –Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Insert a meat thermometer into the chicken pieces to ensure they reach 165 degrees F.

Step 6 –Turn off the slow cooker, stir in the heavy cream, and then garnish with the fresh cilantro.

Step 7 –Serve over the rice.