This easy slow cooker chicken curry is the ultimate effortless comfort food. All the ingredients go into the slow cooker and you just wait for the magic to happen!
Folks you'll love this easy slow cooker chicken curry recipe. It's both healthy and a delicious meal option too.
It's a mild and creamy tasting slow cooker curry made with a can of light coconut milk so great for anyone following a slimming world or similar plan.
You'll also find this a super easy "dump and go" curry to make.
There's very little effort required to prepare the ingredients and no cooking of the chicken needed before everything goes into the cooker.
For best results, to make this slow cooker chicken curry make and marinate the curry the night before and leave to marinate in the coconut milk overnight.
The next day you'll just need to cook it on low power for 4 - 5 hours, stir and serve.
That's really it. It's perfect for busy weeknights!
This easy slow cooker chicken curry makes it easy to indulge in a delicious homemade Indian curry without spending hours in the kitchen.
With this foolproof crockpot recipe you're guaranteed tasty tender chicken with rich and authentic flavours in every bite.
Curries are always popular in our household.
And if you love curries be sure to check out the list of other popular chicken curry recipes below!
Or if you're looking for another easy slow cooker chicken recipe then why not try my delicious slow cooker chicken and chorizo?
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👪 Why You Should Make Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
- Rich Creamy Flavours: Marinating the curry ingredients allows the spices and ingredients to meld together over time, creating a deeply flavourful and aromatic curry.
- Time-Saving: This easy slow cooker curry requires minimal effort. You can set it and forget it. Great for busy days when you want a home-cooked meal without all the fuss in the kitchen.
- Customizable: You can adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste. You can also add other vegetables, including leftovers to bulk it up more if required.
- Great for Batch Cooking: Alter the quantities to make more servings. You can store those in the fridge or freezer, ensuring you have delicious, homemade meals ready for future lunches or dinners.
- Tender and Moist Chicken: Slow cooking the chicken in the coconut sauce ensures that the meat becomes incredibly tender and moist.
🥘 Ingredients
- Onion
- Ginger and Garlic Paste
- Chicken Breasts
- Light Coconut Milk
- Mild Curry Powder
- Chicken Stock Cube
- Tomato Puree
- Red Chilli
- Cornflour
- Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
- Fresh Coriander (Fresh Cilantro)
See recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Step By Step Instructions
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy slow cooker curry recipe:
Step 1
- Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and coriander into your slow cooker dish. Stir. Cover and place in the fridge ideally overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Step 2
- Once marinated cook on low for 4 – 5 hours or high for 3 hours until cooked through.
Step 3
- In the last hour of cooking check the sauce. If required to be thickened stir in the cornflour mixture.
Step 4
- Season to taste and serve with the coriander scattered over.
📖 Substitutions
- Onion - use a brown onion.
- Ginger and Garlic Paste - for convenience I use a shop bought paste. You could make your own paste or use a tablespoon crushed garlic and a tablespoon finely chopped ginger instead.
- Chicken Breasts - I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. It's also possible to use chicken thighs too.
- Light Coconut Milk - you could use full fat coconut milk. This will make the nutritional label invalid though.
- Mild Curry Powder - it's possible to use a mixture of your own spices but for convenience this easy chicken curry is made using curry powder.
- Chicken Stock Cube - adds extra chicken flavour to the sauce.
- Tomato Puree - helps to thicken up the sauce.
- Red Chilli - I only use 1 deseeded and finely chopped red chilli. You could add more or less depending on how spicy you want your curry.
- Cornflour - used to thicken the sauce. You could use plain flour instead.
- Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
- Fresh Coriander (Fresh Cilantro)
🍽 Equipment
For this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry you may need....
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This is the slow cooker I use. As you can see it's relatively inexpensive and its perfect for meals of up to 4 people!
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💭 FAQ's
How Many Calories Are In Slow Cooker Chicken Curry?
There are 301 calories in this chicken curry.
What Should I Serve With Chicken Curry?
I like to serve my chicken curry with naan breads. You can also serve with plain basmati rice or my spicy rice with peas.
How To Store?
This curry can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for 2-3 days. Or you can freeze the curry.
How To Reheat?
If frozen defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can either reheat this on the stove top or in the microwave.
🍲 More Slow Cooker Curry Recipes To Try
📋 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped.
- 2 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste.
- 700 g boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks.
- 400 ml can light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon mild curry powder
- 1 chicken stock cube crumbled.
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- 1 red chilli deseeded and sliced.
- 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoon cold water.
- Freshly ground salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon coriander freshly chopped.
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and coriander into your slow cooker dish, stir well, cover and place in the fridge ideally overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Once marinated cook on low for 4 – 5 hours or high for 3 hours until cooked through.
- For the last hour of cooking check on the sauce. If sauce requires to be thickened stir in the cornflour mixture.
- Season to taste and serve with the coriander scattered over.
Nutrition
🧾 Nutrition Label
Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.
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angiesrecipes
I have never tried the slow cooker curry. It's for sure fuss free and delicious as well!
Neil
Thanks Angie! 😊 I'm glad that you like the slow cooker chicken curry recipe. It's one of our favorites too. The slow cooker really does make it a fuss-free and delicious meal option.
Ron
Neil, we love a good curry over this. I’m wondering how this would work in an Instant Pot pressure cooker, what do you think?
Neil
Hi Ron Thanks you for your interest in my slow cooker chicken curry recipe, and I'm glad to hear that you enjoy a good curry! I appreciate your question about using an Instant Pot pressure cooker, although I must admit that I haven't personally used one before, sorry. I know that Instant Pot pressure cookers are known for their versatility and efficiency, and many people find them great for preparing dishes like curries quickly though so if you decide to give it a try, I recommend checking the Instant Pot manual or referring to reputable online resources for guidance on adapting this slow cooker recipe to the Instant Pot. You may need to adjust cooking times and settings to ensure the chicken is tender and the flavours meld together beautifully. If you do decide to experiment with the Instant Pot, I would love to hear about your experience and any modifications you make to the recipe. It could be a helpful resource for others who may be interested in doing the same! Thank you!
Ron
Thanks, Neil, I let you know how it turns out. I think I'll wait until we have some snow on the ground before trying.
Neil
Ha ha. Good shout Ron!
Linger, Kristy Murray
Curry is definitely one of my favorite meals and that you can throw this in the slow cooker, wow! And I can't even imagine the aroma coming from the kitchen while this is cooking. Thanks so much Neil for sharing.
Neil
You're welcome Kristy. Thanks so much for your comment. Hope you get a chance to try this excellent slow cooker curry out. 🙂
Charlie DeSando
Looks like a great fall dish here in the US
Neil
Thanks for your comment Charlie! 😊 It's great to hear that you think my slow cooker chicken recipe would make a great fall dish in the US. It's always good to know that the recipe resonates with people from across the pond too!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
There's a sign that never fails to correctly predict weather: Neil starts posting curry recipes - cold season is coming up! Lol Again, I'm not a huge curry fan, but this one looks hearty and rich!
Neil
Ha ha! Thanks Ben. I have to admit, my curry recipes do seem to coincide with colder weather. It's like my culinary weather forecast! 🌦️
Michelle
What a delicious and comforting curry -- perfect for the fall and winter! And love how easy it is to set it and forget it in the slow cooker 🙂
Neil
Thanks Michelle! I'm a big fan of the "set it and forget it" aspect of slow cooker recipes. It makes life so much easier, doesn't it? I'm glad that you found my slow cooker chicken curry delicious and comforting, especially for the fall and winter seasons. I think there's something truly special about enjoying a warm, hearty curry on a chilly day.
David @ Spiced
Ah, I do love a good 'dump and go' slow cooker recipe! As much as I enjoy spending time in the kitchen, some days I really just appreciate a simple but delicious recipe. This one fits that bill! The flavor sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing, Neil!
Neil
Absolutely David. I think we all need some time spent out of the kitchen and slow cooker recipes are great for allowing us to do that. Thanks!
sherry
yes I like to use light coconut milk in my curries too. I use thighs rather than breasts as i feel they have more flavour but hubby is very fond of breasts 🙂 So occasionally I make him a dish with chicken breasts. Food is wonderfully subjective isn't it?
Neil
Absolutely Sherry, food preferences are indeed subjective! It's great that you enjoy using light coconut milk and prefer chicken thighs for their flavour. It's all about tailoring dishes to suit your own tastes and those of your loved ones. Variety in the kitchen keeps things interesting doesn't it? 🙂
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!
Thanks, Neil! It will soon be sweather weather where I live, and I do love a good, hot curry.
Neil
This is a great recipe to save till then. Hope you enjoy it Jeff!
velva-Evening With A Sandwich
You cannot beat a good crockpot recipe! This is creative unique recipe idea for the crockpot. I love a good curry too. Thanks for sharing with us. I am feeling inspired on a busy week to put this together. Thanks.
Velva
Neil
Thanks Velva, hope you get a chance to make this and let us know what you think? 🙂
Raymund | angsarap.net
Hi there! 🍛 Your slow cooker chicken curry recipe sounds like the perfect answer to a busy weeknight dinner. 😊
Can't wait to try it and have a delicious homemade Indian curry with minimal effort. Yum!
Neil
Thanks Raymund, hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think?
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!
I love a good curry, and I also love when something comes together this easily. Thanks!
Neil
Thanks Jeff. Yes it really is an easy fantastic curry to make. Hope you get a chance to make and enjoy it!