Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

The easiest ever recipe for a tasty and creamy Chicken Tikka Masala, cooked in the slow cooker to make it soft and tender. Super mild and kid friendly.

This time of year is ideal for getting out the slow cooker. There’s nothing better than coming home after a day of working or a cold and rainy school run, to a warm and comforting meal ready to eat!

Slow cooking is usually super easy as you simply chuck all the ingredients into the pot and let it do it’s thing. Come back a few hours later and you have a delicious meal ready to serve up that’s taken minimal effort.

Curry recipes are always popular on my blog and so I thought it was time to make one in my slow cooker. Aoife is a massive fan of tikka masala so it was a no brainer!

The ingredients are all super simple and include:

• chicken breast (you can use thigh meat if you prefer)
• onion, garlic and ginger (I use frozen for ease!)
• tinned tomatoes
• tikka masala paste (you can get this in most shops and supermarkets)
• mango chutney (gives a very subtle sweetness to the curry)
• single cream for that signature tikka masala creaminess

All the ingredients except the cream are popped into the slow cooker and left for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. The cream is then added for the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Tips for making Chicken Tikka Masala in the Slow Cooker:

1. This curry recipe is very mild so that it is suitable for kids. I like my curries spicier so I simply splash on a bit of chilli or hot sauce to my portion once served up.

2. I really like the creaminess the single cream gives but if you’d prefer to use another ingredient then you can add yogurt instead. Just be aware that yogurt is more likely to split so make sure its room temperature before you add it and only mix it in at the very end when the slow cooker is turned off.

3. For a dairy-free version use a couple of tablespoons of coconut cream instead of single cream.

4. This recipe will serve about 5 adults/older kids. If that’s too much for your family then simply reduce the quantities of ingredients or pop the leftovers in the freezer. Allow the curry to cool and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or containers. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight until it has thawed completely and then reheat gently in a saucepan on the hob.

To serve you can add whatever accompaniments you like. I like boiled rice, naan bread, coriander and some plain yogurt.

If you try my Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala recipe please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram.  I always love to see your creations!

If you liked this recipe you may also enjoy this roundup of 20 Delicious Family Friendly Recipes, all of which can be cooked in the slow cooker.

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