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Crockpot Curry Chicken Rice

overhead shot of curry chicken and rice in a black slow cooker garnished with fresh parsley

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Crockpot curry chicken and rice is an easy one-pot recipe that’s packed with flavor. Comforting and filled with spices, this rice dish is the perfect hands-off meal for busy days. Your preferred cut of chicken, brown or white rice, golden raisins, and curry flavors slow cook together while the aroma fills your kitchen. Impress your family or guests with this fuss-free curry recipe with minimal effort. Instructions to cook this curry and rice meal in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken (any cut)
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the rice, broth, raisins, onion, and garlic. Stir to mix well.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the curry, salt, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, and pepper. Season the chicken generously, all over with the seasonings. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker on top of the rice.
  3. Cook HIGH 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.

Instant Pot 

  1. Add the rice, broth, raisins, onion, and garlic. Stir to mix well.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the curry, salt, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, and pepper. Season the chicken generously, all over with the seasonings. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker on top of the rice.
  3. Close lid the and seal the valve. Set to high pressure and cook for 23 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.

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