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Chicken Curry Slow Cooker

Easy Chicken Curry Slow Cooker for a Cozy Dinner Night

A comforting chicken curry slow cooker recipe that brings rich flavors with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 415

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 1 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 large Onion yellow or white substitutes work well
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is best
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger fresh recommended for authenticity
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper other colors are suitable
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes can be fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 13.5 oz Coconut Milk full-fat for richness
  • ¼ cup Tomato Paste can be omitted for a lighter curry
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric adjust according to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin coriander can be added
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro parsley can replace it
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice quinoa or brown rice as alternatives
  • 1 Naan Bread optional, alternatives include pita bread

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chicken Curry Slow Cooker
  1. Begin by cutting the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Chop the large onion, mince the two garlic cloves, and grate the inch of fresh ginger.
  3. Chop the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the onion, garlic, and ginger.
  4. In your slow cooker, combine the chicken pieces with the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper.
  5. Pour in the undrained can of diced tomatoes along with the coconut milk, and stir well.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  7. Season your dish with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  9. Optionally shred the chicken pieces for varied texture.
  10. Serve your chicken curry over cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Easy Chicken Curry Slow Cooker recipe is simple and adaptable, inviting you to explore flavors that speak to your palate.

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