Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can of unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown them on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, or until the spices become fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, and yogurt to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Place the browned chicken pieces in a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cover.
6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Serve the tikka masala with rice or naan bread.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g (saturated 4g)
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g (sugar 5g)
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 500mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Rich in spices
• Tender and juicy chicken
• Easy to prepare in a slow cooker

User Comments:

• "This tikka masala is so easy to make and tastes amazing! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious."
• "I love the spices in this dish. It's not too spicy, but it has a great depth of flavor."
• "I served this tikka masala with rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook this dish on the stovetop in a large Dutch oven or pot. Simply follow the same steps and reduce the cooking time to 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• To make a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or lentils.
• If you want a spicier tikka masala, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.