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Crockpot chicken curry served over jasmine rice in bowl ready to eat.

Crock Pot Chicken Curry

This easy crockpot chicken curry is a simple, flavorful meal made with tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich coconut curry sauce. Just add the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it simmer until the chicken is perfectly tender and full of flavor. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a comforting and satisfying homemade curry that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans Coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1-2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • Fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Rice Cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the bottom of your crock pot.
  2. Place the chicken thighs (or breasts) on top of the aromatics.
    Raw chicken thighs cut into pieces inside crockpot for chicken curry.
  3. Sprinkle curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne evenly over the chicken.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
    Crockpot chicken curry ingredients layered in slow cooker before cooking.
  5. Gently stir around the edges to combine without fully disturbing the chicken placement.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  7. Once cooked through and tender, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or leave whole.
  8. Stir to combine everything evenly.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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