🍛 Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (High-Protein & Ultra Creamy)

Cosy up with a homemade slow cooker chicken tikka masala! Creamy, aromatic, and packed with flavour—perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or a healthy high-protein dinner.

If you love restaurant-style tikka masala but want something easier, lighter, and cheaper, this slow cooker version is about to be your new favourite. Everything simmers together for hours, giving you tender chicken, a rich tomato-curry sauce, and tons of flavour with almost no work.

And because this is a fitness-friendly version, the recipe is designed to give you 100g of protein per serving when paired with a Chicken Supreme portion (details included below).

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super creamy, warming, and comforting
• High in protein (fitness-friendly)
• Perfect for batch cooking and meal prep
• Hands-off cooking — just dump and go
• Lower fat than takeaway versions
• Family-friendly, budget-friendly, and delicious

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🥘 Ingredients You’ll Need

(Makes 2 high-protein servings or 4 regular servings)

For the Chicken Supreme (to reach ~100g protein per serving)

To get 100g protein, you’ll use 400g raw chicken breast per serving (this cooks down to about 65–70% of that weight).

• 800g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into chunks
  (When split between 2 servings → ~100g protein each.)

If you want 4 servings, you can switch to standard portions.

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For the Tikka Masala Sauce

• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt or light coconut milk
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½–1 tsp chili powder (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh coriander for topping

Optional for richness:

1–2 tbsp light cream or coconut cream at the end

Step 1 — Prep the Chicken

Cut your chicken breast into medium-sized chunks. This allows it to cook evenly and stay tender instead of shredding.

If you want maximum protein per bowl, weigh your chicken so each serving equals around 100g protein worth.

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Step 2 — Build the Base in the Slow Cooker

Add to your slow cooker:

• Diced onions
  
• Garlic
  
• Ginger
  
• Crushed tomatoes
  
• Tomato paste
  
• All spices
  
• Salt + pepper
  
• Lemon juice
  

Stir everything together until the spices blend into the sauce.

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Step 3 — Add the Chicken

Place the chicken pieces on top and gently stir them in so they’re coated in the sauce.

Do NOT add yogurt yet.
(Adding dairy early can cause curdling.)

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Step 4 — Set and Cook

Cook on:

• LOW for 6–7 hours, or
  
• HIGH for 3–4 hours
  

The chicken will become extremely tender and rich with flavour.

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Step 5 — Make It Creamy

30 minutes before serving, stir in:

• Greek yogurt (for high protein)
  or
  
• Light coconut milk (for dairy-free)
  

If you want extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream.

Let it warm through but not boil.

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Step 6 — Taste and Adjust

Add:

• More salt if needed
  
• A pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are acidic
  
• Extra chili powder for heat
  
• Fresh coriander on top
  

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Step 7 — Serve Your High-Protein Bowl

Serve your tikka masala with:

• Basmati rice
  
• Cauliflower rice
  
• Garlic naan
  
• Steamed vegetables
  
• A drizzle of yogurt
  

Split the chicken evenly so each “Chicken Supreme” serving provides ~100g protein.

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🍽️ Macros (Per High-Protein Serving)

(Based on 2 servings from the recipe)

Approximate (will vary by brand):

• Calories: 720–780
  
• Protein: 95–105g
  
• Carbs: 28–36g
  
• Fat: 12–16g
  

If you divide into 4 regular servings, each will be:

• 380–420 calories
  
• 45–55g protein
  

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💡 Tips for the Perfect Chicken Tikka Masala

✔ Use Greek yogurt for extra protein

It thickens the sauce and boosts protein naturally.

✔ Don’t add dairy at the start

It curdles in slow cookers — always stir in later.

✔ Use boneless skinless chicken breast for leaner macros

Thighs can be used but will raise the calorie and fat content.

✔ Let the spices bloom

If you want deeper flavour, sauté the onion, garlic, and spices in a pan first (optional).

✔ Add veggies for volume

Peas, spinach, or bell peppers work beautifully.

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💬 Final Thoughts

Slow cooker chicken tikka masala is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and nutrition. It tastes like takeaway but fuels your body with high-quality protein—exactly what you want on a fitness-inspired website.