One Pot Curry Chicken and Rice

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    538 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian, American

One Pot Curry Chicken and Rice

One pot meals are life! Make this One Pot Curry Chicken and Rice when you're craving Indian food but you don't want to do a lot of dishes. Chicken and rice seasoned with curry and coconut milk over fragrant Basmati rice hits the spot!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 bell pepper red or green, chopped
  • 1 onion white or yellow, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder + 2 teaspoons divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided, more to taste
  • 1 cup white rice I used basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • fresh cilantro or basil for garnish optional
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Instructions

  1. In a large, 2-inch deep skillet with a lid, heat oil. Add chicken, onions, and bell peppers, and saute 1 minute.
  2. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and saute about 1 minute longer til golden brown on the outside. (Chicken will not be cooked through yet) Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
  3. In the same pan, combine rice, broth, water, salt, sugar, and remaining 2 teaspoons curry powder. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil then reduce to high simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Uncover, return chicken to the pan (do not stir it in, just arrange it in a single layer on top of the rice so it isn't all heaped in the center of the pan). Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
  6. Uncover, stir in coconut milk and salt to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Customizations:
  • Add a can of drained, rinsed chickpeas at the end with the coconut milk, or roast them and sprinkle them on top when you’re ready to serve. 
  • Skip the chicken all together and just go with the chickpeas, tofu, or both for a vegetarian dish. 
  • Swap the rice for another grain like quinoa. 
  • Add cut, cooked potatoes to the mix when you add back in the chicken. Cut chicken to 1 pound and add a pound of potatoes to make sure not to overwhelm the other ingredients. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 538kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1224mg (51%) Potassium 1027mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1000IU (20%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 538kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1224mg 51%
Potassium 1027mg 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1000IU 20%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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