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Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Lentil Curry
A cozy, hearty meal is what I promise with this Thai chicken and lentil curry recipe! Made with a few kitchen staples, it's a healthy and EASY dinner perfect for the whole family.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
6
hours
hrs
Total Time
6
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Servings:
6
Calories:
234
kcal
Author:
Min | MJ and Hungryman
Equipment
Red curry paste
Ingredients
1
medium
yellow onion, chopped
8
ounces
cremini mushrooms, sliced
1
cup
dried green lentils, rinsed
14.5
ounce
can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
3
garlic cloves, minced
1
teaspoons
grated fresh ginger
1-2
tablespoons
red curry paste
(see note)
2
cups
low sodium chicken stock
2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½
cup
full-fat coconut milk, or more as desired
Toppings: lime juice, fresh cilantro
Instructions
Add all the ingredients up to the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
Combine thoroughly. Place chicken on top.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Shred the chicken with a fork and mix into the curry. Stir in coconut milk. Serve.
Notes
Depending on your heat preference, feel free to add up to 2 tablespoons of curry paste
If planning to enjoy with your baby or child, use 1 tablespoon or substitute with yellow or massaman curry paste, which are milder in flavor
Nutrition
Calories:
234
kcal
|
Protein:
19
g
|
Sodium:
83
mg
|
Potassium:
834
mg
|
Fiber:
11
g
|
Vitamin A:
891
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11
mg
|
Calcium:
60
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg