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Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

April 7, 2014 · by Ari · 12 Comments

Soft and tender slow-cooked chicken breast with a thick and creamy masala sauce seasoned with bold Indian spices. So rich, hearty and easy with NO prep work, you will want to make it over and over again.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala: NO prep, easy, healthy & gluten-free

Ummmm, I don’t think I’ve cooked a single meal in the last week and a half. Today I tried to meal plan for the week and I looked at my calendar and asked my husband if we still had leftover chili in the fridge. He said that we did, and that was the end of that conversation since I don’t think I’ll be home before 8pm again all week. Tech week for my middle school musical and peak training week. I’m gonna be a lot of fun, let me tell ya.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala: NO prep, easy, healthy & gluten-free

Sometimes life just gets totally crazy, and my crockpot is seriously my life saver. I don’t know how people live without them. I’m all about the no prep work required recipes. Browning meat? No thank you. I literally want to throw everything in 10 minutes before I leave for work and come home to delicious food. Is that too much to ask?

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala: NO prep, easy, healthy & gluten-free

I very rarely find someone else’s recipe and want to make it 100% as written. It’s just not me. I can almost always think of something I want to try to make it my own, or a healthier substitution, but every once in a while something catches my eye that looks perfect just the way it is, and that is how I felt when I saw this recipe on Anetta’s blog.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala: NO prep, easy, healthy & gluten-free

With less than 10 minutes of working time and the bold, perfectly spiced flavor, this healthy, protein-packed meal is a must make, and something I will be making over and over again. I doubled the recipe and it was one of those times where I was legit excited to eat the leftovers for the rest of the week. I served mine with brown rice and added a little fresh lime juice and sriracha on top, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Make sure to check out Anetta’s blog for this fabulous recipe! PS: There’s also a super great note and lesson about using Greek yogurt as a thickener without it curdling–copying it ALL THE TIME now!

Filed Under: Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Low Carb, Slow Cooker ·

Comments

  1. Christine from Cook the Story says

    April 7, 2014 at 10:25 am

    This sounds fabulous!
    Christine from Cook the Story recently posted…Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Basil and Red ChilliesMy Profile

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  2. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    April 7, 2014 at 10:26 am

    This looks yummy!! There’s nothing wrong with leftovers, we do it a lot. We need to get better at using our crockpot though!
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  3. Anetta @ The Wanderlust Kitchen says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Awesome, Ari!! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂 I totally did a happy dance when I figured out that Greek yogurt trick!
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    • Ari says

      April 10, 2014 at 12:35 am

      Thank YOU for the amazing recipe!! Perfect in every way! 🙂

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  4. Tiff says

    April 7, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Looks fantastic, and since it’s for the slow cooker, I might actually make it! 😉
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  5. LCCotter says

    April 8, 2014 at 7:07 am

    even when you’re busy you still eat well! chili sounds good to me! and so does this. ALways!

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  6. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    April 10, 2014 at 12:25 am

    Mouth watering! Thanks for sharing!
    Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…Ham and Veggie Crustless QuicheMy Profile

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  7. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    April 10, 2014 at 3:38 am

    def checking this out!!! the crockpot is my best friend right now!!
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  8. Coco says

    April 10, 2014 at 7:03 am

    OH, wow! I have to try this this weekend.
    Coco recently posted…Inspired To Cook By The Runner’s World CookbookMy Profile

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  9. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    April 21, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Oh yum! Indian food is my absolute favorite and I do love a crockpot recipe!
    Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Cheese Grits with Corn and Vidalia OnionMy Profile

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  10. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    I love making Indian food at home – it’s so flavorful and provides such a nice change to regular weeknight dinner meals. This recipe looks delicious!

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