Savory Easy Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker chicken curry made with pumpkin purée, coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic spices. This easy recipe yields tender chicken infused with warm curry flavors, perfect for a cozy dinner served over rice or with warm naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Ingredients
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For the Curry
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (can substitute with thighs for more flavor)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Purée (ensure it’s pure pumpkin, not pie mix)
- 1 can Coconut Milk (full-fat or light)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (vegetable broth can be substituted)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Curry Powder (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala (optional, extra curry powder can be used)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (can substitute with parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In your slow cooker, combine the pumpkin purée, coconut milk, chicken broth, minced garlic, curry powder, garam masala, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are smoothly blended together.
- Add the chicken: Gently place the chicken breasts into the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged for even cooking.
- Cook the curry: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it or cut into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce, stirring well to coat evenly.
- Finish and serve: Just before serving, stir in fresh lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve the savory pumpkin chicken curry over rice, pasta, or with warm naan bread.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mix in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or heavy cream just before serving.
- Adjust curry powder and smoked paprika according to your preferred spice level.
- Substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor and juiciness.
- Can be made lighter by using light coconut milk and vegetable broth.
- This curry pairs excellently with basmati rice or warm naan bread.
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