Description
A delicious and hearty slow cooker dish combining tender chicken with pumpkin and aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken thighs, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach and lime juice.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Pumpkin, Chicken, Curry, Comfort Food