Easy Chicken Curry Recipe

This easy chicken curry recipe is one of my FAVORITE recipes! It is rich and full of flavor! This easy chicken curry is SUPER easy and so delicious you will wonder why you are wasting $50 to eat it in a restaurant! With just a few ingredients you can make this chicken curry in just a few minutes and your family will love it!

If you’re craving bold, delicious flavors without spending a fortune, this easy chicken curry recipe is about to become your new go-to meal! Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, this dish tastes like it came straight from a restaurant—but it costs a fraction of the price and it’s easy to make in just minutes at home.

Made with tender chicken, warm curry spices, creamy coconut milk, and optional fresh spinach, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want a simple and delicious meal. With just a handful of ingredients you already have at home, you can quickly make a hearty dinner that your whole family will love—no takeout required!

Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned home chef, you’ll love how simple and satisfying this dish is. Serve it over hot rice for a complete meal that’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to please. My older kids all love this recipe and request it frequently. I love it because it’s so simple to make, perfect when I’m not feeling well and just want to get something on the table quickly!

This recipe is featured in our cookbook Dining On A Dime, Volume 2, where we share even more quick and budget-friendly meals your family will enjoy!

Easy Chicken Curry Recipe

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This easy chicken curry recipe is one of my FAVORITE recipes! SUPER easy and quick with just a few ingredients and your family will love it!

• Author: Tawra Kellam

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tsp. curry powder
¼-1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
¾ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ cup onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 (13 oz.) can coconut milk
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup tomato, chopped or 1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups rice, cooked

Instructions

1. Sprinkle chicken with curry, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, sauté chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened.
6. Add spinach and tomato.
7. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
8. Serve with rice.

This easy chicken curry recipe is from our cookbook, Dining On A Dime, Volume 2:

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