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Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken Crockpot Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Meal

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A warm and comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (thighs preferred for flavor and tenderness)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh cilantro or chopped green onions
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Optional: splash of lime juice

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut chicken into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces.
  2. Layer diced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place chicken pieces on top of the onion and garlic.
  4. Sprinkle curry powder evenly over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the entire can of coconut milk over the chicken and spices without stirring.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for about 6 hours until chicken is tender and shreddable.
  7. Gently stir to combine the sauce with chicken and onions. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro or green onions, over rice, quinoa, or with naan bread.
  9. If sauce is thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into crockpot; cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results. Avoid stirring before cooking to allow flavors to develop. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry at the end. Can substitute tofu for vegetarian option. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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