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Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry is the Easiest Healthy Comfort Food

slow cooker coconut chicken curry
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
8h
Yields
4 servings

Are you craving a warming, deeply delicious curry that is slow-cooked to perfection? This coconut chicken curry has the bold, creamy flavours we love in restaurant versions, but is a cinch to make at home, and far healthier. The method is as simple as adding ingredients to your slow cooker and setting the timer – you come home to a beautifully cooked meal that’s especially satisfying to eat as the weather gets chilly. Served on a bed of whole grain quinoa or rice and topped with refreshing cilantro, it’s healthy comfort food done right.

Looking for more slow cooker ideas? Try these tasty chicken slow cooker recipes.

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ingredients

2
lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
1
yellow onion, diced
4
cloves garlic, minced
1-inch
piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1
(15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1
cup full-fat canned coconut milk
2
Tbsp mild curry powder
1
tsp ground turmeric
½
tsp sea salt
1
heaping cup of baby spinach
Warm cooked quinoa, for serving
¼
cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
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directions

Notes

If you want to cut the slow cook time to 4 hours, raise the temperature to high.

Coconut chicken curry mise en place
Step 1

Place all ingredients except baby spinach, quinoa and cilantro in a 6-quart slow cooker. Mix well to combine, cover and set on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

Coconut chicken curry top view
Step 2

When ready to serve, open the lid and stir in baby spinach to wilt. Ladle curry over cooked quinoa or rice with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve.

Step 3

Spicy-hot curry is all about the cooling condiments, so feel free to pair with a generous dollop of raita or plain yogurt.

Coconut chicken curry

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