Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

By á-8096

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons garam masala (Indian spice blend)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 cup basmati or some other long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

2. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

3. Twenty minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions.

4. Just before serving, stir the cream into the chicken tikka masala.