Lailani’s Crock Pot Tikka Masala

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1

Lailani's Crock Pot Tikka Masala, a slow-cooked Indian dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 yukon gold potatoes
	16 ounces chickpeas ( Garbanzo )
	14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes
	2 cups mushrooms
	16 ounces tikka masala ( Private Selection Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce )
	2 1/2 lbs raw chicken breasts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

10g

Fat

Lailani's Crock Pot Tikka Masala is a slow-cooked Indian dish that is perfect for busy families. The dish is made with Yukon Gold potatoes, chickpeas, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, and tikka masala sauce, and is slow-cooked for hours to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. This recipe also calls for chicken breasts, which are cooked in the sauce and then shredded to create a delicious and protein-packed dish. Lailani's Crock Pot Tikka Masala can be served with rice or naan bread and is perfect for those looking to try something new or introduce their family to Indian cuisine.

Instructions

1.	Cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks and add them to the slow cooker.
2.	Rinse the chickpeas and add them to the slow cooker.
3.	Pour the stewed tomatoes over the potatoes and chickpeas.
4.	Slice the mushrooms and add them to the slow cooker.
5.	Pour the tikka masala sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
6.	Place the raw chicken breasts on top of everything in the slow cooker, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce.
7.	Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
8.	Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred them.
9.	Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir everything together. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

PROS

Lailani’s Crock Pot Tikka Masala is a great meal for busy weeknights as it requires little preparation and can be left to cook throughout the day.

The dish is also packed with protein and fiber, thanks to the chicken and chickpeas.

It is a flavorful and easy way to introduce your family to Indian cuisine.

CONS

The use of tikka masala sauce means that this dish is high in sodium and may not be suitable for those following a low-sodium diet.

It also contains chicken, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

If you are counting calories, you should be aware that this dish is fairly high in calories due to the use of sauce and chicken.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish has a number of health benefits as it is packed with protein and fiber.
The chickpeas in Lailani’s Crock Pot Tikka Masala are also high in vitamins and minerals, including folate and iron.
The use of tomatoes and mushrooms also adds more vitamins and minerals to the dish.