Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
It’s the perfect time to make all of the cozy recipes and this Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is the perfect one to add to your easy dinner menu! All you need are a few simple ingredients and your crockpot to make this in no time!
I love a good meal that basically cooks itself in the crock pot, and this Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is officially a new favorite around here. It’s one of those cozy, comforting dishes that feels perfect for the colder months with the warm spices, tender chicken, and a rich, creamy sauce that tastes like it took all day, even though it only needs a few simple ingredients.
The best part? It truly couldn’t be easier. You toss everything into the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and come back to a dinner that’s ready to go. It also makes a generous amount, which means leftovers for lunch the next day or an easy meal prep option for the week. It’s hearty, flavorful, and reliable which is exactly the kind of recipe you want in your rotation.
I like serving my chicken tikka masala over rice so it soaks up all that amazing sauce, and then topping it with a little Greek yogurt (extra protein!) or sour cream. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds brightness, and naan on the side for dipping is basically a non-negotiable. Add this one to your list of easy weeknight dinners — it’s simple, satisfying, and so cozy for this time of year.
What you need for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Coconut milk
- Tomato sauce
- Yellow onion
- Ginger, grated
- Garlic cloves
- Kosher salt
- Garam masala
- Curry powder
- Ground turmeric powder
- Cumin
- Red chili flakes
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Greek yogurt, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Rice, for serving
How to make this slow cooker meal:
- Add the chicken to the base of a 6-9 quart slow cooker.
- To a mixing bowl, add the coconut milk, tomato sauce, onion, ginger, garlic, salt, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and chili flakes. Whisk to evenly combine, then pour the mixture over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve over rice with cilantro, a dollop of greek yogurt, and a lemon wedge.
How to store your leftovers:
It’s best to store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. I like using these for easy fridge storage!
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FAQs:
I use this one for all of my crockpot recipes!
Yes! This works great for meal prep. You can make it in individual containers with rice to reheat by each meal or store in a large container to fix at meal time.
While I love this with jasmine or white rice, you can also serve this with quinoa or brown rice too!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and made easily in the crockpot!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (use more or less to adjust to your spice preference)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Greek yogurt, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the base of a 6-9 quart slow cooker.
- To a mixing bowl, add the coconut milk, tomato sauce, onion, ginger, garlic, salt, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and chili flakes. Whisk to evenly combine, then pour the mixture over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve over rice with cilantro, a dollop of greek yogurt, and a lemon wedge.
Notes
** I used a 7 quart slow cooker to make this
** other serving suggestions : naan bread, quinoa, cauliflower rice, mixed greens
