Best 6 Light Crock Pot Chicken Curry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Indian cuisine with this tantalizing Light Crock-Pot Chicken Curry. This delectable dish boasts a symphony of aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender chicken, all slow-cooked to perfection in the convenience of your crock-pot. As the irresistible aromas fill your kitchen, you'll know you're in for a treat. Alongside the main recipe, discover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option and an alternative using chicken breasts. Get ready to indulge in a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your crock-pot, and let the magic begin!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE



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Come home to a flavorful and delicious Crock Pot Chicken Curry. Throw all your ingredients into your slow cooker and enjoy a spice-filled sauce that pairs perfectly with rice!

Provided by Erin Henry

Categories     dinner

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 - 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (or breasts)
3 Tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 red pepper flakes (optional)
1 15 oz can coconut milk (lite or full fat)
1 cup chicken stock
2 cloves fresh garlic
2 Tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
4 cups white sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 medium sweet onion (cut into 1-inch pieces)
Rice (cooked)
Cilantro (chopped (optional))

Steps:

  • Place all your spices, plus coconut milk, chicken stock, and fresh garlic in your crock pot. Stir until combined.
  • Place your chicken in the crock pot as well as sweet potatoes and onions. Stir to coat with sauce. Now, add the butter.
  • Cover your slow cooker and set on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it with two forks. Place chicken back into the crock pot for remaining cooking time.
  • Turn off your crock pot, mix ingredients, and let rest for about 20 minutes before serving. This will help thicken the sauce.
  • Serve over rice and a side of naan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 251 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN MASSAMAN CURRY



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This slow cooker chicken Massaman curry is creamy, slightly spicy, nutty, and rich with flavor.

Provided by JenniferCooks

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
6 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups carrots, cut into bite-size chunks
1 cup mixed red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 onions, cut into chunks
4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (such as Maesri Masaman Curry®)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
2 teaspoons lemongrass paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk, divided
2 cups chicken stock, such as (Kitchen Basics®)
¼ cup peanut butter
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
6 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place browned chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers on top of the meat in the slow cooker.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet and add onion. Cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Add red curry paste, ginger paste, and lemongrass paste to the skillet and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in 1 can coconut milk; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in remaining 1 can coconut milk, chicken broth, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently to combine.
  • Set slow cooker to Low and cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 6 hours.
  • 20 minutes before serving season with lemon juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts. Serve with hot cooked rice and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.7 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 700.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CURRY



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Try this easy, one-pot chicken curry that's low-fat, low-calorie and delivers three of your five-a-day. It's slow-cooked so the meat is beautifully tender

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, roughly chopped
3 tbsp mild curry paste
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 skinless chicken legs, fat removed
30g pack fresh coriander, leaves chopped
cooked brown rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Put 1 roughly chopped large onion, 3 tbsp mild curry paste, a 400g can chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger and 1 chopped yellow pepper into the slow cooker pot with a third of a can of water and stir well.
  • Add 2 skinless chicken legs, fat removed, and push them under all the other ingredients so that they are completely submerged. Cover with the lid and chill in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day, cook on Low for 6 hrs until the chicken and vegetables are really tender.
  • Stir in the the chopped leaves of 30g coriander just before serving over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

CROCK POT CHICKEN CURRY



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A wonderful dish served over rice. A salad of peanuts, coconut and banana goes well with this, or on the side as condiments.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice, crushed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in butter; add garlic and onions and saute about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and add to cooker.
  • Cook low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve over rice.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY



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This slow cooker chicken curry recipe couldn't be easier--the ingredients all go in at the same time and in just a few hours, dinner's ready! Serve over cauliflower rice sauteed with Indian spices, and garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of light sour cream.

Provided by Juliajewelia

Categories     Chicken Curry

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 onions, diced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add chicken, coconut milk, onions, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, curry powder, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Shred the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLOW-COOKED CURRY CHICKEN



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Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on your taste preferences. -Helen Toulantis, Wantagh, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 green onions, sliced, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker., Combine the coconut milk, curry, turmeric and cayenne; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with half the onions. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in lime juice. Serve chicken with rice and sauce; sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a thicker sauce, use less broth or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • To make the curry spicier, add more red pepper flakes or chili powder.
  • To make the curry more mild, use less curry powder or garam masala.
  • For a vegetarian version of this curry, replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
  • Serve the curry with rice, naan bread, or roti.

Conclusion:

This light crock pot chicken curry is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked until it is tender and the sauce is rich and creamy. The curry is also relatively healthy, as it is made with low-fat milk and yogurt. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy curry recipe, this is the one for you.

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