Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of chicken tikka masala with a streamlined recipe that delivers great flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick recipe delivers a delicious and creamy sauce thanks to a secret ingredient: a can of Pacific Foods® Organic Condensed Tomato Soup. This pantry must-have adds depth of flavor and a smooth, luscious texture, making this a surprisingly easy (and better-for-you) weeknight recipe shortcut.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 teaspoons garam masala (amount divided in recipe steps below)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger root (from about a 1-inch piece)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) Pacific Foods® Organic Condensed Tomato Soup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
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Instructions
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Step 1
Cook the rice according to the package directions. While the rice is cooking, season the chicken with salt and pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
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Step 2
Add the garlic, ginger, cayenne and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the soup and water and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 4 minutes until the chicken is done.
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Step 3
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the yogurt and lime juice. Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice and sprinkle with the cilantro, if desired.
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Tips
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You can also serve naan on the side, if you like.
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