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Creamy Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry with Baby Spinach, Aromatic Spices, and Warm Garlic Naan

Creamy Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry with Baby Spinach, Aromatic Spices, and Warm Garlic Naan

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Warm garlic naan, for serving
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the chicken, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  7. Stir in the baby spinach during the final 10 minutes of cooking until wilted.
  8. Finish with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve hot with warm garlic naan and, if desired, fluffy jasmine rice.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours

Nutrition

  • Calories: 515 kcal