Trader Joe’s Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 240 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4 Servings

Of all the many frozen meals at Trader Joe’s, their Chicken Tikka Masala is definitely a fan favorite. Devotees feel pretty strongly that it’s the next best thing to the version served at their local Indian restaurant. This slow cooker version is equally as lazy, and we’d argue it’s even more tasty.

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) jar Trader Joe's Masala Simmer Sauce
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Nestle the chicken into the sauce in a single layer. Pour the drained tomatoes evenly over the chicken. Pour the remaining sauce on top.
Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on the LOW setting. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve over rice, if desired.