Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful and easy comfort food recipe that combines rich, flavorful spices with creamy coconut. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg