Heather Bernard
@heatbe
Slow Cooker Tikka Masala Chicken
This easy slow cooker chicken tikka masala is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender chicken with a rich tomato and yogurt sauce, spiced with aromatic Indian spices. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!
Details
- Cuisine:indian
- Diet:dairy-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:new-year
- Ingredients:16
- Views:9
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time6 min.
- Total time26 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can
- 1 cup
- 1, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1, juiced
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Tikka Masala Chicken.
Step 1
In your slow cooker, combine chicken pieces with tomato sauce, yogurt, minced jalapeño, ginger, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, paprika, minced garlic, cinnamon, coriander, and salt.
Step 2
Stir thoroughly to ensure each piece of chicken is well-coated in the flavorful mixture.
Step 3
Secure the lid and set your slow cooker to Low, allowing it to work its magic for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 4
This slow cooking process will meld the spices beautifully and tenderize the chicken to perfection.
Step 5
About 30 minutes before you're ready to serve, gently fold in heavy whipping cream, chopped cilantro, and a splash of lemon juice.
Step 6
Mix everything together, cover, and let it finish cooking, creating a rich and aromatic dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
Step 7
Enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors that this slow-cooked masterpiece brings to your table.