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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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