Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chicken and sweet potato curry made with tender chicken, creamy sweet potatoes, and a rich coconut curry sauce. Easy, wholesome, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, optional for garnish
- Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes and chicken pieces on top.
- Sprinkle the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and paprika over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the sweet potatoes are soft.
- Shred or chop the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to mix everything well.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or with warm naan, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add chili or cayenne for extra heat.
- Make it vegetarian by using chickpeas or lentils instead of chicken.
- Add greens like spinach or kale in the last 30 minutes.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
