Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe
Description
The recipe combines diced chicken breast with diced russet potatoes and carrots, layered with yellow curry powder, a full can of coconut milk, garlic, chicken broth, lime juice, brown sugar, ground ginger, and salt in a slow cooker. The ingredients cook together on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, allowing flavors to blend deeply and the curry sauce to thicken slightly.
This method results in tender, juicy chicken and soft vegetables in a creamy, mildly sweet curry sauce with citrus notes from lime juice and a balanced warmth from the curry powder and ginger. The coconut milk adds richness and smooth texture, contrasting the texture of the diced vegetables.
This curry can be enjoyed as is or served over rice for a complete meal. It is filling and hearty with well-rounded flavors prepared mostly hands-off thanks to the slow cooker process.
Leftover curry stores well refrigerated for up to five days, allowing for reheating and quick meals later in the week.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound chicken breast diced into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound russet potato peeled and dice into 1 inch pieces
- 2 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1 can coconut milk 14 oz, full fat
- 1 lime juiced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a crock pot. Stir to thoroughly combine all the ingredeitns.
- Cook on low for 4 -5 hours.
- Serve as is or over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1015mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3458IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.