slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This slow cooker chicken tikka masala is perfectly spiced and will have your taste buds singing! #yummy #tastebudtantalizer #crockpotcooking

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 314 kcal

Author Danielle Walker - Meals Made Simple

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs chopped into 2-inch cubes
2 cups tomato puree
1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Place the cashews in bowl and cover with water. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and set aside.
Place the chicken, tomato puree, onion, garlic, garam masala, salt, ginger, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
When the chicken is just about done cooking, drain the cashews and place them in a blender. Add 1/4 cup of fresh water and blend the cashews into a smooth cream.
Stir the cashew cream into the chicken right before serving and garnish with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 173mg58%

Sodium 801mg35%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 37g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.