Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple brings tender chicken simmered in a warmly spiced tomato-yogurt sauce, enriched with cream for a silky finish. Bright cilantro and a squeeze of lemon lift the rich, aromatic flavors. Serve for an effortless weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal over rice or with warm naan.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken, tomato sauce, yogurt, jalapeño, ginger, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, paprika, garlic, cinnamon, coriander, and salt into a slow cooker, then cover.
- 2
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. During the final 30 minutes, stir in the cream, cilantro, and lemon juice.
- Calories 518.53 kcal High 26%
- Protein 46.96 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 20.91 g 8%
- Total Fat 25.57 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 13.05 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 170.38 mg High 57%
- Sodium 513.21 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.75 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 9.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 215.52 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 4.51 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 700.48 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 91.86 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 11.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 518.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 518.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Made Simple has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 518.53 calories and 46.96 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.21 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.05 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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