Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

4.24 from 13 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Slow cooker chicken tikka masala is an easy sweet and spicy sauce that is thick, rich, and creamy. It is so flavorful with spices like garam masala, paprika, and even cinnamon! It's not too spicy and perfect served over rice and with a side of naan.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chicken recipes, Chicken Tika Masala Recipe, Chicken Tikka Masala

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons fresh ginger grated
1 29 oz can tomato puree
1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons Garam Masala
1 Tablespoon cumin
½ Tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cup heavy cream
½ Tablespoon cornstarch
cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions

In your slow cooker combine onion, garlic, ginger, tomato puree, greek yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Add in the chicken pieces and toss to coat in the sauce. Add in the bay leaves. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking, whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream. Add in to the sauce and continue to cook for another 20 minutes.
Serve over rice.

Notes

Updated Jan, 2023

Updated Post on February 5, 2020

Original Post on October 6, 2014

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