Chicken Tikka Masala

⏲️ Prep time: 25 min

🍳 Cook time: 4 hours

🍽️ Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt

1/2 large onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon garam masala

2-1/2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Hot cooked basmati rice

Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients (Can blend these

first for convenience). Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on

low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf.

2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into

sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.