Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons garam masala (Indian spice blend) kosher salt and black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8); 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup basmati or some other long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons garam masala (Indian spice blend) kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup basmati or some other long-grain white rice
1/2 cup heavy cream

1
In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours (this will shorten total recipe time).
3
In a small bowl, toss the cucumber and cilantro with the lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
4
Twenty minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions.
5
Just before serving, stir the cream into the chicken tikka masala. Serve over the rice with the cucumber relish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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