Dairy-free Crock Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative with lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar tang with more protein.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is often more accessible and affordable.

In a large slow cooker/crock pot place all of the ingredients, except for the cilantro and cooked rice.

Turn your slow cooker to low and cook 6-8 hours if using frozen chicken. Or 4-6 hours if using fresh chicken.

Remove the chicken and shred.

Using either an immersion blender straight in the slow cooker, or pouring the sauce carefully into a blender, puree until completely smooth.

Add the chicken back in and stir to combine.

Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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