SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry image

This festive twist on traditional chicken curry can be tailored to your tastes. Try replacing green beans with fresh sugar snap peas, or use a spicier salsa to turn up the heat. -Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (8 ounces each)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup peach salsa
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

Place the chicken, cannellini beans, onion and red pepper in 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, curry powder, salt and pepper; pour over top., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in green beans. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 46g protein.