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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

A lighter, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker version of classic chicken tikka masala with fewer calories than takeout.

3 to 6 hours 4 Original post
Cooking for
4
people — recipe was written for 4

Ingredients

  • 650g chicken breast
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 red chilli (add more if you like the heat)
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 5 cardamon pods
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp chicken tikka masala paste
  • 3 tbsp creme freshe
  • 1-2 tbsp corriander for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add all the ingredients except the creme fraiche to the slow cooker, season well, and give it a good mix.

  2. 2

    Cook for 3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.

  3. 3

    Stir in the creme fraiche 20 minutes before serving.

  4. 4

    Garnish with coriander and serve with fluffy rice and naan bread.