Description
Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala is a blissful fusion of tender chicken and rich coconut sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this slow-cooked dish promises to transform your dinner into a culinary celebration. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or with warm naan for a comforting meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and garam masala; toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot; add chicken breasts, coconut milk, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks; garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg