Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 4 h 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 8
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

Dinner Slow Cooker Chicken

Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

About

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

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.

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