Description
Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort food.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk (full-fat)
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken thighs by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
2. (Optional) Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil.
3. Add chicken and spices to crockpot and stir.
4. Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, and broth into crockpot.
5. Season with salt.
6. Cook on low for 6–7 hours.
7. Stir and serve over rice or with naan.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Add vegetables if desired.
Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110