# Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/
- Published: 2025-04-20T11:00:00+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a rich and aromatic Indian classic that’s unbelievably
easy to make at home – and tastes just like your favourite takeaway.

With tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, this dish brings 
authentic flavour with minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker.

It’s the perfect addition to any homemade Indian feast, and a must-have on your 
list of go-to comfort meals.

Serve it with steamed rice or warm naan for a meal the whole family will love.

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## Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

 Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a rich and aromatic Indian classic that’s unbelievably
easy to make at home – and tastes just like your favourite takeaway.

 Course: MainCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

 Adjust servings

+

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4

servings

Prep time

24

hours 

Cooking time

8

hours 

Total time

32

hours 

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### Ingredients

 * 500 grams Chicken thigh fillets
 * 1 Tin tomatoes-1 can, chopped
 * 1/2 Onion – diced
 * 1 gram Chili powder-a pinch
 * 1 gram Ground ginger-a pinch
 * 1/4 cup Thickened Cream
 * **Marinade**
 * 1/2 cup Natural Yoghurt
 * 1 tbsp Lemon juice
 * 1 tbsp Tomato paste
 * 1 tbsp Crushed garlic
 * 1/2 tsp Ginger-grated
 * 1 tsp Ground cumin
 * 1 tsp Ground Coriander
 * 1/2 tsp Garam masala
 * 1/2 tsp ound turmeric
 * 1 tsp White sugar
 * 1/2 tsp Salt
 * 1 gram Ground cardamom-a pinch

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### Directions

 * In a large bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients.
 * Add the chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight
   is best).
 * Place the tomatoes, onion, chilli powder and ginger in the slow cooker and mix
   together.
 * Stir in the chicken and marinade.
 * Cook on low for 8 hours.
 * Serve with rice

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### Notes

 * Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is suitable to freeze without the cream.
 * When ready to serve, stir through the cream.

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 Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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## Comments

### By: Evonne Buhajow

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/#comment-62740
- Published: 2013-07-09T12:51:51+10:00

Very good just added more chilli to the recipe for a realistic indian flavour, but
still loved it very much