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12) Chicken Tikka Masala Skillet

Creamy, tangy, and a little smoky — this tastes like the takeout we order when everyone is exhausted, except it takes 30 minutes and uses chicken I already have. The garam masala does a lot of work here. Don't skip it or cut the amount.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • Cooked rice or naan for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer 3-4 minutes to warm through.
  5. Pour in cream, stir until sauce is smooth and heated, 2-3 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust salt. Sprinkle cilantro if using and serve over rice or with naan.