SAUCY INDIAN-STYLE CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

Saucy Indian-Style Chicken & Vegetables image

This Indian-style dish seems to develop a devoted following. Prepared sauce makes it easy to bring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to your family. Feel free to use more or less tikka masala sauce according to your personal taste. -Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
2 jars (15 ounces each) tikka masala curry sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Naan flatbreads, warmed

Steps:

Microwave sweet potatoes and water, covered, on high just until potatoes begin to soften, 3-4 minutes., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine vegetables and chicken; add sauce and salt. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, top with cilantro; serve with warmed naan., Freeze option: Omitting cilantro and naan, freeze cooled chicken and vegetable mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with warmed naan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges