CREAMY SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHICKEN

Creamy Slow-Cooker Spicy Chicken image

Juicy cuts of chicken seasoned with aromatics, spices and tomatoes get cooked slowly until tender in this mouthwatering dish reminiscent of Tikka Masala -- an internationally celebrated dish with bold Indian flavors. Add heavy cream right before turning off the heat for a rich, satisfying touch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas
Basmati rice, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander

Steps:

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk the garlic, ginger, chile pepper, paprika, coriander, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 4-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on high, 4 hours, adding the heavy cream and frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Serve over rice; top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 168 milligrams, Sodium 701 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 47 grams