Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken is a simple, tasty delight. Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and rich coconut curry sauce. Serve it over rice with a touch of fresh cilantro.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 lb chicken breasts cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced white potato
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed if canned
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 13.5- ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Simply Organic Curry Powder
- 2 teaspoons Simply Organic Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Simply Organic Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Simply Organic Cayenne Pepper
- 2 packed cups kale chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, just until the outside begins to brown. Add the bell pepper and onion and sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the kale.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for about 5 hours (or 4 hours at 200°F/93°C), until the potatoes and chicken are tender.
- Add the kale to the hot curry, then serve over rice and top with fresh cilantro.
Notes
-For a dairy-free recipe, substitute olive oil or ghee for the butter.
-If you want a substitute for kale, use spinach or Swiss chard.
To store Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To freeze, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen. Warm on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave in short intervals, stirring occasionally until heated through. Adding a splash of broth or water helps maintain the creamy consistency during reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 941IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg
