Description
A comforting and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry combining tender chicken thighs with sweet, hearty sweet potatoes in a rich coconut curry sauce, perfect for an easy, hands-off meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Spices
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic to prepare the vegetables for layering in the slow cooker.
- Layering: Place the cubed sweet potatoes at the bottom of your slow cooker, then add the diced onions and minced garlic evenly over the potatoes.
- Add Chicken: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, ensuring even distribution for consistent cooking.
- Add Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, curry powder, ground cumin, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Pour this flavorful mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cooking: Cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender and the sweet potatoes are soft.
- Finishing Touch: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it well with the sauce and vegetables for an even texture.
- Serving: Portion the curry into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty and aromatic meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or fresh chopped chili when mixing the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but thighs remain juicier and more flavorful in slow cooking.
- This curry pairs well with steamed rice or warm naan bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently to retain flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: slow cooker chicken curry, sweet potato curry, easy chicken curry, coconut milk curry, slow cooker recipes, comforting curry
