Instant Pot Chicken Curry

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Chicken curry is packed with flavor and is so easy to make in the Instant Pot! The rich coconut curry base is loaded with chicken and flavor, making you forget all other chicken curries. Serve it over white rice, and you’ve got a delicious meal that everyone will love.

I love chicken curry, and it is one of my go-to recipes when I want something hearty and flavorful but don’t have much time.

This recipe is an adaptation of the Chicken Curry Soup recipe at Paint The Kitchen Red. Neena, the blogger behind the blog, is a bit of an Instant Pot expert, and her posts are quite comprehensive. If you have ever been wary of using an Instant Pot, don’t be. Just check out her blog and follow her detailed step-by-step directions.

I tweaked Neena’s recipe slightly to suit our preference for white meat, and it’s become a family favorite—especially with my husband.

If you want Neena’s original version with her tried-and-true method, check out Neena’s Instant Pot Chicken Soup (it’s linked above). It’s perfect if you prefer dark meat. My version is just below.

Ingredients

• Ghee or butter
• Onion
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Jalapeno
• Curry powder
• Salt and pepper
• Chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
• Chicken broth
• Petite diced tomatoes
• Baby spinach
• Coconut milk
• Rice

Instructions

1. On Sauté mode, melt ghee or butter and add onions. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno and cook for another minute.
3. Add seasonings and stir.
4. Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, and tomatoes, and stir well. Place the lid onthe Instant Pot and cook on Manual for 5 minutes.
5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Turn the valve and release any remaining pressure.
6. Stir in the coconut milk and spinach. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and cook on the Sauté setting for 10 minutes.
7. Remove lid and serve over rice, if desired.

If you love a cozy bowl of homemade soup, you’ll want to try a few more favorites! My Creamy Sausage Soup is hearty and rich, Low Carb Chicken Soup is simple and satisfying, and Lasagna Soup brings all the classic Italian flavors together in one comforting bowl.

Lynda – Southern Kissed

Chicken Curry Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes

Rich and creamy, this chicken soup with curry will become a staple in your home.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 593

Ingredients Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients

  

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• 2-3 Tbsp ghee or butter
• 1 large onion diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons ginger minced
• 1 jalapeno sliced
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds chicken breasts cooked and shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 can coconut milk
• Cooked rice optional

Method

 

1. On Sauté mode, melt ghee or butter and add onions. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno and cook for another minute.
3. Add seasonings and stir.
4. Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, and tomatoes and stir well. Place the lid on Instant Pot and cook on Manual for 5 minutes.
5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Turn the valve and release any remaining pressure.
6. Stir in the coconut milk and spinach. Place lid on Instant Pot and cook on Sauté setting for 10 minutes.
7. Remove lid and serve over rice, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 52gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1385mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

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We like to serve the soup over cooked rice, but you can omit it if you don’t like rice or are cutting back on carbs. Either way, it’s delicious!

Don’t forget to check out Neena’s recipes at Paint The Kitchen Red. You can thank me later.

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If Neena’s Instant Pot Chicken Soup warmed your heart (and your kitchen), I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and tell me how it turned out, or tag @southernkissed when you share your bowl online. Don’t forget to pin this recipe – it’s one you’ll want to make again and again!