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A bowl of yellow rice topped with chicken tikka curry and a side of naan bread.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Curry

Jennifer Ryan
Make slow cooker chicken tikka curry with tender chicken, rich curry flavor, and an easy hands-off method for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

To Slow Cook

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast Skinless, boneless and chopped into bite-size pieces (700 g)
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup passata sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 5 oz Tikka masala paste 150 g

To Finish and Serve

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped, for optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the diced chicken, chopped onion, salt, ginger, garlic, passata, tomato paste, and tikka masala paste to the slow cooker.
    1.5 lb chicken breast, 1 large yellow onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 cup passata sauce, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 5 oz Tikka masala paste
    Ingredients for slow cooker chicken tikka curry, including chicken, onions, and sauces in a pot.
  • Stir until the chicken is evenly coated and the ingredients are well combined.
    A slow cooker filled with chicken tikka curry, featuring a rich, red sauce and tender chicken pieces.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
    A slow cooker filled with chicken tikka curry in a rich, red sauce.
  • Check that the chicken is completely cooked through before finishing the curry. The pieces should have no pink remaining in the center.
  • Stir in the garam masala and heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
    2 teaspoons garam masala, ½ cup heavy cream
    A slow cooker filled with chicken tikka curry, featuring a rich sauce and spices.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if using.
    1 small bunch fresh cilantro
  • Serve the chicken tikka curry hot with basmati rice and naan.
    A bowl of slow cooker chicken tikka curry served over yellow rice, with naan bread on the side.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Cut the chicken into similar-size pieces so it cooks evenly.
  • Stir the slow cooker ingredients thoroughly before cooking so the tikka paste coats every piece of chicken.
  • Cooking times can vary between slow cookers, so check the chicken at the earlier end of the suggested time.
  • Add the heavy cream and garam masala only after the chicken has finished cooking.
  • Stir the cream in gently until the sauce is evenly combined. There is no need to boil the curry after adding it.
  • The garam masala is added at the end to give the finished sauce an extra layer of warm spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1638mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4380IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg
Keywords chicken, chicken dinner, chicken tikka, curry, curry recipe, easy curry, easy dinner, family, meal prep, slow cooker, slow cooker dinner, slow cooker meals, tikka
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