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Easy Chicken Curry with Spinach and Tomatoes

Made with just seven ingredients, this creamy curry comes together in under an hour and packs huge flavor with just a few simple steps. It’s perfect for a weeknight!
5 from 36 ratings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 teaspoons yellow curry powder divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 15 ounces diced fire roasted tomatoes (1 can)
  • 15 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste
  • 5 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • rice naan, or both, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large skillet to medium-high with a drizzle of oil. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the curry powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • When the skillet is hot, sear the chicken on both sides until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. When brown, remove to a plate to rest. Reduce the heat on the skillet to medium and add another drizzle of oil.
  • To the same skillet, add the rest of the curry powder (2 teaspoons), bouillon cube, fire roasted tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and coconut milk. Stir to combine and dissolve the bouillon. Taste, and add more pinches of salt and cayenne to your preference until the mixture is very flavorful.
  • Let the curry sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes until reduced slightly. During this time, shred the chicken to bite sized pieces.
  • Return the chicken (and any juices from the plate, flavor, hello) to the curry and add the spinach. Turn the heat off and stir for one minute to wilt the spinach. Taste and add more salt to your preference. Serve with rice, naan, or both. Enjoy!
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