Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

I've had several friends ask me for this recipe that I first made about 2 weeks ago. 

It was a HIT with my 13 year old daughter...so much so that she wanted to take the leftovers in her school lunch bag the next day! Dave and I enjoyed it too.  It is super simple to make BUT...it is NOT really authentic Indian food. It is kind of "americanized".  It was still good though. Next time I make it, I will use more curry and a couple of other Indian spices (like tumeric) to make it more like the Indian food we order from a local Indian restaurant.

The nice thing about this dish is it is low fat, easy, and everything gets cooked in the slow cooker while you are at work!

please note: the original recipe from Simple and Delicious magazine called for salt. I do not add salt.

You do have permission to copy this recipe!!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY

2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can northern white or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

3/4 c. thinly sliced sweet onion

1/2 c. chopped sweet red pepper

1 c. peach salsa

1 Tbl curry powder

1/4 tsp pepper

1 c. fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed and cut in half

2 Tbl cornstarch

1/2 c. cold water

1 1/2 c low sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 c. instant brown (or white) rice

• Place first 4 ingredients into slow cooker (crockpot).
• Combine the salsa, curry powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the top of chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• Stir in the green beans about 30 minutes before serving.
• Combine cornstarch and water and stir until smooth; gradually add to the slow cooker. 
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes or unti sauce is thickened.
• Meanwhile:  in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and then add the rice.  Cover; remove from heat.  Let stand for about 5 min or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.  Fluff with a fork.
• Serve on a platter and pour chicken/sauce mixture over the rice.

TIPS:  I served this with a fruit salad of kiwi slices, purple grapes, and blackberries.  Be creative and serve with whatever fruit your family enjoys or that is in season.

ENJOY!!