Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken 

Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich coconut milk-based curry sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker does all the work. The result is a creamy, aromatic curry that's both satisfying and nourishing.

🧄 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 2 medium carrots, sliced

• 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon curry powder

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 cup frozen peas

• Juice of 1 lime

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Cooked rice, for serving 

🔪 Directions

1. Prepare the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

2. Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the sautéed aromatics to the slow cooker. Add the chicken pieces, sliced red bell pepper, sliced carrots, coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the fish sauce (if using) and brown sugar.

3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

4. Finish the Curry: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and lime juice. Cover and cook for the remaining time.

5. Serve: Serve the curry over cooked rice and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

📊 Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal

• Total Fat: 15 g

• Saturated Fat: 10 g

• Cholesterol: 70 mg

• Sodium: 600 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Dietary Fiber: 5 g

• Sugars: 10 g

• Protein: 35 g