Description
This easy slow cooker yellow chicken curry recipe offers a flavorful and simple way to prepare a comforting meal. Your slow cooker does most of the work, resulting in tender chicken and vegetables infused with aromatic spices. It’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights or when you want a crowd-pleasing meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or light coconut milk
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Place the cut chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chicken broth, yellow curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt into your slow cooker insert.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the Greek yogurt or light coconut milk until smooth and creamy.
- Ladle the slow cooker yellow chicken curry into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving