Coconut Curry Chicken and Vegetables in the Slow Cooker

Coconut Curry Chicken and Vegetables in the Slow Cooker

Try this easy coconut curry in your slow cooker with sweet potato, green beans, bell pepper, and onion. Serve over either riced cauliflower or jasmine rice, as you prefer.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ medium onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ cup cashew butter
  • ½ cup chopped raw cashews (Optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Combine chicken, green beans, sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger in a slow cooker.

Step 2
Stir together chicken broth, curry powder, kosher salt, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour into slow cooker and stir into chicken and vegetables. Cover slow cooker.

Step 3
Cook on Low until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are fork tender, about 6 hours.

Step 4
Whisk together coconut milk and cashew butter in a bowl until all the lumps are gone. Add to slow cooker and continue cooking for 1 more hour. Garnish with chopped cashews and cilantro.

Cook’s Note:

You can use fresh or frozen green beans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470
Calories
29g
Fat
25g
Carbs
31g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat16g 82%
Cholesterol65mg 22%
Sodium1021mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars5g
Protein31g
Vitamin C35mg 177%
Calcium83mg 6%
Iron6mg 34%
Potassium835mg 18%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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