Easy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

Place of chicken tikka masala with rice and naan on the side.

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Easy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

This easy Chicken Tikka Masala has tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce that’s full of flavor but still kid-friendly. Toss everything in the crockpot and come back to a cozy dinner that’s perfect over rice or with warm naan on the side—no extra stress, no endless dishes, just dinner done.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Servings: Servings

Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric
4 cloves garlic minced
2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
1 onion finely diced
14 ounce can tomato sauce
½ cup heavy cream

Garnish (optional)

chopped cilantro

Instructions

Mix together the greek yogurt, salt, garam masala, cumin, ginger, and tumeric. Then stir in the garlic. I like to do this in the bottom of the slow cooker to save dishes.
Add the diced chicken and onion and stir to coat everything in the mixture.
Spread it out over the bottom of the crockpot.
Pour the tomato sauce over the top of the chicken. Close the lid.
Cook on high for 3-3.5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Then stir the contents of the slow cooker. Add in the heavy cream and stir again.
Serve over rice, with naan, or just in a bowl. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

Substitutions: You can swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt and heavy cream for coconut cream to make this recipe dairy-free.
How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
How to Freeze: Freeze cooked chicken tikka masala in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
How to Reheat: Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
How to Scale: You can easily double or halve the recipe, just adjust the cooking time slightly if needed.

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