Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
Slow cooker chicken curry with sweet potatoes, onion, tomatoes, coconut milk, spinach and peas is a flavorful meal that’s easy to prep and hands off as it cooks.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or a combination)
- 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes (about ½ inch)
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes (not drained)
- ⅔ cup coconut milk, (regular or lite)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen peas
Toppings (optional):
- Chopped peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro, chutney, cooked crumbled bacon, hot sauce, etc.
For serving (optional):
- Steamed rice, warm naan bread
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Add the chopped onions and garlic on top.
- Lay the chicken breasts and/or thighs on top of the onion and sweet potatoes in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, garam masala, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken.
- Add the diced tomatoes and the coconut milk to the slow cooker. No need to stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Chop or shred the chicken then return to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce. (The chicken will help soak up some of the extra liquids.) Add the spinach and peas to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and continue to cook for 15 minutes on low (or even on warm) to allow the spinach to wilt, the peas to warm through and the curry to set up.
- Serve hot with desired toppings. Serve over rice, if desired, and/or with naan bread on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers: Leftover chicken curry, once cooled, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. It reheats great for lunch or dinner another day!
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 1100mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11832IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg
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