Indian spices and ingredients are used to make this unique version of chili. Make this paleo and whole30 chili in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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Updated 2019 with Instant Pot instructions
I LOVE a good chili. I think I’ve made that pretty known. I also love Indian food so I thought, why not mesh the two together? When I saw I had ground chicken in my freezer, I knew it was time to give this recipe a go. If you don’t like Indian spices then this recipe is not for you.
pressure cooker version with potatoes (before)
You can make this two different ways: with potatoes/sweet potatoes or with garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Having made it both ways I can honestly say I don’t think one way tastes better than the other, it’s more personal preference. I prefer the potato version but I prefer potatoes over garbanzo beans in general. What are your dietary needs? If you’re paleo or whole30 then you will need to use potatoes or sweet potatoes.
slow cooker version with garbanzo beans (before)
I know I’m giving you a lot of options with this recipe: slow cooker or pressure cooker, potatoes/sweet potatoes or garbanzo beans, garam masala or curry powder. I hope you use what works for you. If you don’t have ground chicken you can use ground turkey instead.
pressure cooker version with potatoes (after)
Indian Spiced Chili VIDEO:
Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Indian Spiced Chili (Paleo, Whole30)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 lb potatoes or sweet potatoes, diced (OR 15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp garam masala or curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Handful fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until no longer pink.
- Add ground chicken along with all other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Instant Pot
- Turn on the IP and select Sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot. Add the ground chicken, bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook a few minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables re soft. Crumble the ground chicken as it cooks. Drain grease if you need to.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, potatoes (or chickpeas), garam masala/curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, and nutmeg the IP. Stir to mix.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 20 minutes. Quick release pressure.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
nutritional facts use potatoes
This recipe is a great slow cooker freezer meal.
slow cooker version with garbanzo beans (after)
Eat this like a traditional chili, as-is or serve it with naan (not paleo or whole30) for a more traditional Indian meal.
I used a 6-quart slow cooker /or Instant Pot.
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I have a Q. Do you use dried garbanzo beans or do you first put them in to water to get them soft?
For dry garbanzo beans, yes I do recommend soaking them first to soften them up. If you use canned garbanzo beans, then I suggest draining & rinsing them. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
I love regular chili but I really like the idea of adding curry powder to it. Definitely need to try this!
I love the twist in your recipe. It looks incredibly delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Can’t wait to try!
Such a fun twist on a classic. I love spicy and Indian flavor, this would be amazing to try!
WOW! This is truly awesome. I’m not a particularly good cook, but I’d love to surprise my girlfriend by making this!
Looks like a fantastic recipe. Will have to try this out at my next potluck
The flavors and colors of this dish look amazing. Will have to add to my list.
Wow i could smell its deliciousness all the way here in Manila. I will bookmarked this recipe for this weekend 🙂
I need a good slow cooker in my life. I keep drooling over these recipes, so yummy.
I needed some good crockpot recipes so this on was right on time. I love the flavors.
2-8oz cans of tomatoes? Listed 2x
Nice catch, THANK YOU I’ll update when I’m back at my computer.
I had a friend that used to make Indian food for me all the time. Now that we live on opposite sides of the world, im on my own with these types meals. Lol. Thanks for the recipe.
I have desperately been missing Indian food since moving to a rural town. My mom has sent me several of her recipes but they all seem so complicated and I haven’t had the patience to actually make any of them. THIS one looks like something I’d be wiling to try out though. Slow cooker recipes for the win!
The best thing about a slow cooker is you just throw the stuff in and let it cook! I love Indian food, so I know I’d love this!
My boyfriend would absolutely love this. I’m a vegetarian, but I could probably substitute the chicken for something else (paneer, maybe) and make myself a batch too! 🙂
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I’d add in a more beans for a vegetarian take. Perhaps double up on garbanzo beans?
We’d make this with more beans as we don’t eat much meat. It looks amazing though!
Oo I know I’d love all the flavors in this. Plus I love when I can use my slow cooker. I am going to make this for a future dinner!