Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala
Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato sauce layered with garam masala, ginger, and warm spices. The slow cook melds tangy tomatoes with creamy yogurt for a balanced, comforting flavor and a gentle heat. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or an effortless weekend gathering with rice or naan.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a slow cooker, stir together the tomatoes, onion, garam masala, garlic, ginger, salt, brown sugar, cumin, and coriander until combined. Add the chicken thighs to the tomato mixture.
- 2
Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours (or on Low for 6 to 8 hours). Stir the yogurt and cilantro into the chicken mixture.
- Calories 310.83 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 33.02 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 18.0 g 7%
- Total Fat 14.04 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.71 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.87 mg High 46%
- Sodium 419.09 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.44 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 9.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.53 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 472.93 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 27.5 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.99 mg Moderate 14%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala is an Indian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Crushed Tomatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 310.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Crushed Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 310.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala healthy?
- Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 310.83 calories and 33.02 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 419.09 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.71 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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