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Healthy Chicken Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This Healthy Chicken Curry is made easy by using a few staple ingredients in the slow cooker! It's flavorful, creamy, warm, and with just the right amount of spices – this curry dish is sure to spice up your night!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 small onions (270g) diced
  • 4 carrots (280g) sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch (16g)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt (227g) Use dairy-free if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken, onion and carrots and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  2. Combine the curry powder, cornstarch, salt, pepper and turmeric in a small bowl. Toss with chicken mixture. Add the chicken broth and cover.
  3. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
  4. Ladle about 1 cup of the cooking liquid into a bowl and combine with the yogurt and cilantro; add mixture back to the slow cooker, stirring gently. Season with salt as needed.
  5. Serve over a bed of rice, cauliflower rice, or whatever suits your fancy! Garnish with more cilantro on top.

Notes

  • To cook in Instant Pot: Select the saute setting and add some oil to prevent sticking. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add in the rest of the ingredients (except the yogurt and cilantro) and set time to 8 minutes at hight pressure. Allow natural release for 10 minutes then use quick release to release any remaining pressure. The stir in the yogurt and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe (219g) Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12.4g (4%) Protein 26.2g (52%) Fat 2.6g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 5.4g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe (219g)
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12.4g 4%
Protein 26.2g 52%
Fat 2.6g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 5.4g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.