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Quick chicken curry is an easy, one-pan recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Beautiful and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
This past weekend went by way too fast and this week is shaping up to be crazy busy. I’m thankful to have my monthly girls group dinner on Wednesday at least. It’ll be a needed break from the work-work-work grind I’m looking at for all the other hours of the days.
So let’s keep it short today and get right to the good stuff – the food!
You want to know my only note when I wrote this quick chicken curry recipe down last year so I would remember to post it on this here blog sometime?
“Freaking delicious.”
That, followed by the ingredients and instructions. So there you go, folks. That’s all you need to know about this recipe. It’s freaking delicious. 😂
And my husband agrees. We had this again last week and he looked up to me at the table and says, “This is my favorite recipe of yours.”
I was a bit surprised, honestly. “Wow, really?!”
“I just love the flavors. Anything Indian you make, really.”
Turns out anything Indian is the way to my husband’s heart. Or stomach. Is that the same thing? 😜
Can’t say I blame him. It’s one of my favorite cuisines too. (I’m a tad bit obsessed with my curried brown rice salad and may or may not make it on repeat and devour it all for myself.)
But you know me, it’s gotta be easy. And fast. And this quick chicken curry absolutely is. I mean, it’s ready in 15 minutes, friends. Not traditional and maybe not super authentic, but I’m OK with a few shortcuts that get dinner on the table and still have ALL the great flavor! 🙌
Here’s a few serving ideas for this quick chicken curry:
- I always serve this with my steamed brown rice mixed with 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for 4 servings). It all just works really well together.
- The fresh chopped parsley or cilantro on top of the curry chicken is key, too. Gives a hit of freshness and brightness.
- I also like sprinkling on some chopped peanuts when serving. Gives it a good crunch and adds some richness.
- For a veggie side, I just warm up some frozen peas, stir in a pat of butter and season them with salt and pepper. Deliciousness all around!
- If you’re going low-carb, or just want more veggies, you could also serve this over some cauliflower rice.
I hope you’ll give this quick chicken curry a try the next time you’re craving Indian for dinner but are short on time.
(And if you are looking for a vegetarian version, I’ve got you covered. My quick and easy vegetarian curry is light but filling and ready in 15 minutes too!)
Happy cooking!
~ Kathryn
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Quick chicken curry
Quick chicken curry is an easy, one-pan recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use non-fat)
- 1/2 cup milk (I use 2% but whole or skim would be fine too)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped (from a rotisserie or leftover)
For serving
- chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
- Stir in curry powder, diced tomatoes, Greek yogurt and milk. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, if using.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in chicken until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and chopped peanuts.
Recipe Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 203kcal Calories from fat 90 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 488mg | 20% |
| Carbohydrate 10g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 19g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
I have never made chicken curry of any kind, so I am going to give this a whirl! Happy Monday!
You will LOVE it Kate! Have a great week!
Lol! Well if that one note doesn’t say it all, I don’t know what does! 😉 This quick chicken curry looks every bit of ‘freaking delicious’, girlfriend! Plus I’m loving how easy it is! AND it’s your hubs favorite? Hot dayum, I NEED to eat me some of this!! Can’t wait to give it a try!! Pinned! Cheers, Kathryn!
Not super helpful in terms of leaving myself notes, but then again, it did say it all 😉 Have a great week Cheyanne!
I love curry! This looks so easy and delicious!
Thanks Betsy!! It’s a great weeknight version 😊
‘Freaking delicious’? Well, now you know I HAVE to try it! I love Indian food too and the fact that this is so quick makes it a perfect weeknight dinner (or even Friday night with a cold beer 😉 ). And just love all the spice you have in here. Plus, so much better than takeout, right? Pinned! Happy Monday to ya, my friend! XO
This is definitely right up your alley too Dawn! 😉 XO
Indian is my husband’s favorite too, but I always have difficulty getting the seasonings just right. This looks super easy and very delicious! Pinned to make for dinner soon 🙂
Thanks Kelli! I hope you give this a try!
Curry in a hurry!! Now that sounds like an awesome week night meal 🙂
Right?! Thanks Tara! Hope you try it 😊
Could you substitute cococonut milk for whole milk ?
Thanks
Absolutely, I think that would work fine!
Amazing recipe. Excited to try it
Thanks so much Maria! I hope you do try it and I’d love to hear what you think!
Hello. Happy to find you and your week night dinner suggestion! Thank you and have a nice day !
Thanks so much! 😊
Such a flavorful recipe! Quick recipes are time savers.
Yes! Such a help when life is crazy!
I just made this recipe, super easy, simple and loved the combinations of flavors!!!!
Will make it again soon. Thanks!
Oh yay, I’m so happy to hear that Carmen! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
It looks so amazing!
this recipe is a staple at home now, always a huge success. last night I served it with lots of fresh cilantro, chopped cashews and quinoa; I loved the combination.
thanks again for sharing!!!! will make it again and again for sure
I’m so happy to hear that Carmen! Thanks so much for sharing! (And I love your serving ideas – yum!)
I love chicken curry!!! Awesome recipe.
Me too – can’t get enough! Thanks Jocelyn 😊
My first attempt at anything Indian, and tastes delish. Mine ‘curdled’ slightly, however. What did I do wrong?
Hi Lisa! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Milk can curdle if it heats too quickly, or if it comes to a boil. Even if you didn’t boil it, though, a hot pan or heat that’s slightly too high, could do it. You can try lowering your heat next time before you add the milk and yogurt to the pan. Hope that helps!
This recipe was great! I ended up doubling it for my community of 7 and we even had leftovers. I thought that the flavors were well developed even with the small amount of time. Like some others said, the curry slightly curdled when I added the milk and yogurt, but it cooked out after some time. Thanks!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Megan! Thanks so much for leaving a note! 😊
When I made it, the yogurt and milk separated and clumped together and it all became watery. Did I do something wrong? I used all the ingredients on the list
Hi Amber! Yogurt and/or milk can curdle if the heat is too high or it comes to a boil. It may cook out though if you leave it on low heat for a little while. This dish should be saucy – that’s why I love it with rice, to soak up some of the yummy juices – but shouldn’t seem overly watery. I hope that helps!
This was excellent! This was my first time having a dish with curry in it and my husband and I both loved it!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it Andrea – and that it got you to try curry! 😊
Tried this with Curry my son sent from Denver spice shop. I did use lite coconut milk(did not cuddle). For a quick weeknight version it was very tasty. Thank you
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it Lauren! Thanks so much for sharing!
loved it
So happy to hear that Bruce!
Do you happen to know what the serving size is? I am making this tonight and can’t wait!!
This recipe makes 4 servings and I just divide it out evenly among the plates – it’s probably about 1 cup or so per person of the chicken and sauce and everything. Hope that helps and hope you enjoy it!
I need to try this right now this sounds so quick and easy 😍 thank you 😊
I hope you enjoy it!
My family LOVED this recipe! My first time making a curry and it was definitely a home run! Thank you Kathryn!!
Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that Danielle! Thanks so much for sharing 😊