Slow Cooker (or Instant Pot) Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Slow Cooker (or Instant Pot) Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 1 small onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1- inch piece of ginger (peeled and chopped); 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice); 1.5 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breast); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup canned coconut milk; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp arrowroot starch (optional); Chopped fresh basil or cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This easy Chicken Tikka Masala recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes using the Instant Pot! You can also make in the Slow Cooker with minimal prep time.

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:05:06 GMT