Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Make the best Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk for an easy, creamy, and comforting dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the richest, most flavorful curry. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts and Easy One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe.

What You'll Need for Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Coconut milk
• Curry powder
• Onion
• Garlic
• Curry powder
• Garam masala
• Turmeric
• Salt
• Pepper
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Chopped green onions
• Optional: Toasted coconut flakes

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
2. Step 2: Add onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Stir in shredded chicken and optional toppings. Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth.

Storing & Reheating Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.

Freezing Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a milder curry, use 1-2 tablespoons of curry powder. For medium, use 2-3 tablespoons. For hot, use 3-4 tablespoons.
• Best substitution: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for even more tender chicken.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on low for an additional 30 minutes. If it's too thick, stir in a little water or chicken broth.

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

3-8 hours

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Total

3-8 hours 10 minutes

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Serves

4-6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Coconut milk
• Curry powder
• Onion
• Garlic

Seasonings

• Curry powder
• Garam masala
• Turmeric
• Salt
• Pepper

Optional Toppings

• Fresh cilantro
• Chopped green onions
• Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
2. Step 2: Add onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Stir in shredded chicken and optional toppings. Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a milder curry, use 1-2 tablespoons of curry powder. For medium, use 2-3 tablespoons. For hot, use 3-4 tablespoons.
• Best substitution: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for even more tender chicken.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on low for an additional 30 minutes. If it's too thick, stir in a little water or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
• Make ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 17g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!