Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry is the ultimate comfort food. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest sauce is to blend some of the vegetables and coconut milk. This curry is perfect for cozy nights in and pairs well with Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber and Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• Optional: Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Optional: Plain Greek yogurt

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting

1. Step 1: Place chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken and vegetables.
3. Step 3: Pour coconut milk over the top. Do not stir.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Step 5: Remove 1 cup of the vegetables and sauce from the slow cooker. Blend until smooth and return to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Freezing Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting

Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer flavor, brown the chicken in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken with turkey or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the ingredients the night before and store in the fridge. Cook in the slow cooker in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, blend more of the vegetables and sauce or cook uncovered on low for an additional 30 minutes.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

6-8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hrs (high)

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Total

6-8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hrs (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

Optional Toppings

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken and vegetables.
3. Step 3: Pour coconut milk over the top. Do not stir.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Step 5: Remove 1 cup of the vegetables and sauce from the slow cooker. Blend until smooth and return to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer flavor, brown the chicken in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken with turkey or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the ingredients the night before and store in the fridge. Cook in the slow cooker in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, blend more of the vegetables and sauce or cook uncovered on low for an additional 30 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe – Creamy & Comforting and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!