Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe
This healthy chicken curry is a flavorful, comforting dish made with boneless chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and a blend of spices, all slow-cooked to tender perfection. Finished with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro, it’s a wholesome meal perfect for serving over rice or cauliflower rice, offering a nutritious and satisfying dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 8 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.25 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 small onions (270g), diced
- 4 carrots (280g), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Sauce
- 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch (16g)
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (227g) – use dairy-free if needed
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cubed chicken breasts, diced onions, sliced carrots, and minced garlic into the slow cooker pot.
- Prepare Spice Mix: In a small bowl, mix together the yellow curry powder, cornstarch, salt, ground black pepper, and turmeric powder. Toss this seasoning mix evenly with the chicken and vegetable mixture in the slow cooker.
- Add Broth and Cook: Pour in the chicken broth over the ingredients, then cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Mix Yogurt and Cilantro: Once cooked, ladle about 1 cup of the cooking liquid into a separate bowl. Stir in the Greek yogurt and the freshly chopped cilantro until smooth.
- Combine and Season: Pour the yogurt and cilantro mixture back into the slow cooker and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken curry over cooked rice, cauliflower rice, or your preferred base. Garnish with extra cilantro for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Instant Pot Cooking Option: Use the sauté setting with oil to brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except yogurt and cilantro, then cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release. Stir in yogurt and cilantro before serving.
- Use dairy-free yogurt substitution for a lactose-free or vegan-friendly version.
- Serve with rice or cauliflower rice to keep the dish low-carb and gluten free.
- Adjust salt according to taste preference at the end of cooking.
