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Indian Chicken Stew Crockpot

Hearty Indian Chicken Stew Crockpot in 5 Easy Steps

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A flavorful Indian-style chicken stew made in a crockpot with tender chicken thighs, chickpeas, and aromatic spices.

  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins - 10 hrs 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tsp. curry powder
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper and/or cayenne pepper
  • 2 (15-oz.) cans garbanzo (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 (9-oz.) pkg. fresh spinach (optional)
  • 4 cups hot cooked rice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line a 6-quart slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Lightly coat liner with cooking spray.
  2. Add chicken, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. Add curry powder, ginger, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  4. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf.
  5. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. Stir lime juice into chicken mixture.
  7. If desired, stir in spinach; let stand for 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach starts to wilt.
  8. If desired, serve in bowls with hot cooked rice.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
  • Fresh spinach wilts quickly, so add just before serving.
  • Rice is optional but recommended for a complete meal.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4-10 hrs
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg