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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

This easy slow cooker chicken curry is the perfect hands-off meal for a busy weeknight. It’s packed with bold spices, tender chicken, and a creamy coconut sauce that’s rich and flavorful. Just throw everything in the slow cooker, let it simmer, and enjoy a delicious homemade curry with minimal effort!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp curry powder medium
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups frozen green peas
  • 4 carrots chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken, garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chili flakes, salt, coconut milk, chicken broth, onion, carrots, bay leaves, and cinnamon into the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  3. Stir in the frozen peas and cook uncovered on high for another 15-30 minutes.
  4. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick before serving. Pair with rice or naan for a complete meal!

Notes

  • This is a set-it-and-forget-it recipe—just dump everything in and let the slow cooker do the work.
  • If you prefer a thicker curry, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes.
  • Pair this dish with basmati rice or garlic naan for the best experience!