This super easy one pot slow cooker chicken curry is perfect for a delicious and healthy mid week meal. It delivers three of your five a day. It takes just five minutes to prepare in the morning and will quietly cook away whilst you go out to work or get on with other things. When you return home a few hours later, you will be rewarded with a fragrant tasty, warming dinner. There is no need to brown the meat first in oil in a frying pan. Thus saving you time and lowering the calories. And because it is cooked low and slow, the chicken breast pieces will be beautifully tender.
Imagine coming home to the rich, mouth-watering aroma of a homemade curry filling your kitchen. This dish is not only incredibly convenient but also packed with vibrant colours and fresh flavours. The peppers and red onion add a lovely sweetness and a slight crunch to the dish. So complementing the tender chunks of chicken perfectly. The curry sauce, whether store-bought or homemade, melds all the ingredients together into a harmonious blend of spices and tomatoes. Creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
A red onion
2 chicken breasts
1 jar of curry sauce (or make your own with 3 tablespoons of mild curry paste, a 400g can of chopped tomatoes and your favourite curry spices)
100ml of water
1 packet microwave rice
Method
Roughly chop the peppers, chicken breasts and onion and add to the slow cooker or crock pot. Along with the curry sauce and water. Then cook on low for 7 hours. Serve your slow cooked chicken curry with boiled or microwaved Basmati rice or naan breads.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the ease with which it fits into a busy lifestyle. By using a slow cooker, you can create a meal that feels indulgent without spending hours in the kitchen. The chicken breasts, cooked gently over several hours, become so tender. They practically melt in your mouth, absorbing all the flavours of the curry sauce.
For those who enjoy a bit more heat, you can easily adapt this recipe by adding a chopped fresh chilli or a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a creamier curry, consider stirring in a dollop of yoghurt or coconut milk towards the end of the cooking time. To complete the meal, serve the curry with Basmati rice, which is quick and easy to prepare in the microwave. Or with warm, fluffy naan breads for dipping into the sauce. This slow cooker chicken curry is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritious and satisfying meal that you can feel good about eating. Enjoy this delightful dish, knowing that it brings both convenience and wholesome goodness to your dinner table.
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