Description
Creamy crockpot coconut chicken tikka masala made easy — simmered with garlic, ginger, garam masala, and coconut milk for rich flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cayenne (optional)
2 tbsp butter or ghee
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chicken chunks in the crockpot.
2. Add onion, garlic, ginger, tomato sauce, coconut milk, and tomato paste.
3. Sprinkle in garam masala, curry powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne.
4. Stir to combine everything evenly.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
6. If sauce is thin near the end, uncover for 15–20 minutes to reduce.
7. Stir in butter or ghee just before serving for a silky finish.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or with naan.
Notes
For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter or ghee.
Add spinach or bell peppers in the last hour for extra vegetables.
Great for meal prep — leftovers keep 3–4 days or freeze well up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken tikka masala, coconut tikka masala, slow cooker indian chicken