Slow Cooker Classic Chicken Curry

This banging chicken curry with sweet peas and chunky onions is super-lean. The reduced-fat coconut milk gives the curry a lovely creamy base without the calories. If you ever go to Ireland and you order a curry from a local takeaway, more often than not it will come with peas in it and I find them such a delicious addition.

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Tomato purée: You could increase to 3-4 tbsp for a more tomato-forward flavour.
• 1 tsp Ground coriander: You could increase to 2 tsp for more pronounced earthy notes.
• 1 tbsp Ground turmeric: This is quite a lot already, so I wouldn’t recommend increasing it further.
• 2 tbsp Curry powder: You could increase to 3 tbsp for a more intense curry taste.
• 1 tsp Chilli powder: Adjust based on your spice preference.
• Onion, garlic, ginger: You could increase garlic to 6 cloves for more punch.
• 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice: Use cautiously as it can overpower.
• Peas: You could use fresh or frozen peas instead of tinned for a brighter flavour.

Remember, it’s always best to start with less and add more to taste. The combination of these spices will create a well-rounded, flavourful curry with a good balance of warmth, earthiness, and a hint of sweetness from the peas.

What to Serve with the Slow Cooker Chicken Curry?

This slow cooker chicken curry pairs wonderfully with several side dishes:

• Basmati Rice
• Raita Salad
• Flatbreads
• Naan Breads (I personally love garlic naan with curry)
• Poppadoms (gives this dish a nice crunch!)

Slimming World Friendly Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

If you’re following Slimming World, this slow cooker chicken curry can easily fit into your meal plan. Just keep an eye on the Syns for ingredients like coconut milk or side dishes that are high in calories. Adjust portions as needed to ensure it aligns with your goals while still enjoying this tasty dish.

More Slow Cooker Curry Recipes

If you’re looking to mix things up a bit, here are some tasty variations:

• Slow Cooker Mango Chicken Curry
• Slow Cooker Thai Red Chicken Curry
• Slow Cooker Beef Curry

Can You Freeze This Recipe?

Yes! I love making a big batch of this slow cooker chicken curry and freezing portions for later. Once cooled, divide it into freezer bags (I get mine on Amazon) they are much more affordable than traditional tupperware, and the freezer bags don’t take up much room in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, simply defrost and reheat until piping hot.

Fancy Some More Slow Cooked Dinner Recipes?

If you enjoyed this slow cooker chicken curry recipe, why not try some other easy slow-cooked dinners? Here are some favourites:

• Slow Cooker Bolognese
• Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
• Slow Cooker Sticky BBQ Pulled Pork
• Slow Cooker Coronation Chicken Curry
• Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

For more easy slow cooker recipes like this, you can pick up my first ever cookbook The Healthy Slow Cooker Book or my latest slow cooker book Slow Cooker Even Easier today.