Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala

I love crock pots and how you set it and forget it. So this past weekend, when I was able to think straight and could organize a meal 8 hours before dinner time, I found a recipe for a healthy Chicken Tikka Masala from Well and Good. It was super easy, delicious, and healthy.

The dinner.

Ingredients:

* 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1 large onion, diced
* 1 tsp minced garlic
* 1/4 tsp ginger
* 1–2 tsp garam masala
* 2 tsp paprika
* 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
* 1 tsp tumeric
* 2 tsp sea salt
* 2 Tbsp tomato paste
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

Directions:

* Cube the chicken breasts and place them in the slow cooker. Then add all the ingredients except for the coconut milk.

Cubing meat — the only difficult part of this recipe.

Onions and spices.

MORE spices.

The tomato paste and sauce and mix around.

* Then, stir it all together and turn the slow cooker on low for six hours or high for three hours. And “set it and forget it.”

SIX HOURS! Yes, you must think ahead on this recipe. But it is worth it. And then your dinner is ready and you don’t even have to prepare anything.

* With 30 minutes left, add the coconut milk. Stir and then serve over rice. Top with fresh cilantro. Voila! Easy peasy, hearty, filling, and delicious winter treat!

Creamy and hearty — but with no cream or unhealthy fats.

You want leftovers, trust me.

Happy weekend. Happy cooking and happy eating!