Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz | Katie's Cucina

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is the classic Indian meal you can now make in your own home. How great is that?

Get ready to give your taste buds a treat. Bringing Indian food into your kitchen is so easy to do thanks to this recipe. Slow cooker meals can tend to be bland, flavorless, and dried out.

They tend to get a bad rap, but I promise there are awesome slow cooker recipes out there. And this recipe for slow cooker chicken tikka masala is anything but flavorless.

I tend to stay away from slow cooker recipes with a lot of ingredients; however, I was intrigued to try this recipe.

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The original recipe from Cooking Light calls for bone-in chicken thighs. I'm not a fan of dark meat, so I took a gamble and used boneless chicken breast.

We found that by keeping lots of sauce on the table and adding sauce once we cut our chicken into bite-size pieces that the chicken was perfect. If you don't add the sauce after cutting the chicken, it definitely can lack flavor and taste a little dry.

So if you’re like me, you can use chicken breast. If you like dark meat, go on and make the chicken thighs!

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I used my KitchenAid Multi-Cooker to cook this meal. Since I knew I would need to simmer the sauce before adding the chicken and turn the slow cooker on, this was the easier less messier route for me to go.

I absolutely love all the functions that my Multi-Cooker can do. So if you don’t have a Multi-Cooker don’t worry you can execute step one in a large pot on the stovetop then transfer to a slow cooker.

I also added in a little extra curry powder and graham masala before serving. The sauce is good, but adding a little more spice at the end freshens it up! Oh, and lots of fresh cilantro! So, so good!

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We added a dollop of Stonyfield Greek yogurt on top of the chicken and served it with basmati rice and baked naan. You could also add in this cucumber tomato salad recipe if you want some fresh veggies in the meal!

Many grocery stores now sell naan, making it easily accessible to everyone now. I bake it in the oven for a few minutes because I find that I like it warm.

So if you’re craving Indian food and don't want to go out to eat--you can make this slow cooker chicken tikka masala in the comforts if your own home!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Peeled and minced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans Unsalted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala, Plus 1 teaspoon, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder, Plus 1 teaspoon, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Light Coconut Milk
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 2 cups Cooked Basmati Rice
  • Plain Greek Yogurt, For topping

Directions

  1. Preheat the KitchenAid Multi-Cooker to sear mode. Add the olive oil, onion, ginger, and garlic to the cooker, stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in the tomato paste and tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. While the tomatoes are simmering combine 1/3 cup water with the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; mix until smooth. Then add that in the Multi-cooker as well as the garam masala, paprika, curry powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Place the chicken breast in the tomato mixture, and make sure the breasts are completely covered. Cook on high for 4 hours.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the coconut milk, and additional teaspoons each of garam masala and curry powder, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
  6. Place a half cup of rice on each plate, carefully place chicken breast on top of the rice.
  7. Ladle sauce on top as well as a dollop of Greek yogurt.
  8. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • If you do not have the KitchenAid Multi-Cooker you can do step 1 in a large pot on the stovetop then transfer to a slow cooker.
  • If you prefer dark meat you can use bone-in chicken thighs instead of skinless boneless chicken breasts.

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Author: Katie Jasiewicz
Recipe Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 255 minutes
Total Time: 275 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 592

% Daily Value*
13%
Total Fat 9g
16%
  Saturated Fat 3g
16%
Sodium 380mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 85g
3%
  Dietary Fiber 3g
  Sugars 2g
68%
Protein 34g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Katie Jasiewicz

About Katie

Katie is our resident one-pot meal fanatic, but you'll find that she's passionate about every kind of food, from dinners to desserts, on her blog Katie's Cucina.

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