Easy Indian Chicken Curry

This shortcut recipe for Indian Chicken Curry has great flavor with minimal ingredients and prep time. Made with cooked chicken and a homemade, spiced tomato-coconut milk curry sauce, this dinner is ready in just 30 minutes. Serve over white rice.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Indian

Recipe Type Chicken, Healthy Choices, Healthy Dinner, Quick Dinner, Rice Dishes, Rotisserie Chicken, Served Hot, Spring Dinner, Vegetables

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 282kcal

Author Angela G.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoon garlic paste
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
13.66 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
19 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper to taste

Garnish (optional)

¼ cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

In a large skillet add oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions are softened.
Add the cooked chicken, garam masala, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add coconut milk and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes to reduce the sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro (optional).
Serve hot over rice if desired.

Notes

If you want a spicier curry, you can add more curry powder or some cayenne pepper to the dish.

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