If you’re looking for a comforting, quick, and incredibly flavorful dinner, this creamy chicken curry recipe is a perfect choice. Made with tender chicken pieces, warm spices, and a rich, velvety sauce, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like something from your favorite restaurant.
What makes this recipe especially great is its simplicity—no complicated ingredients, just pantry staples and a few spices that create a deep, aromatic flavor. Serve it over fluffy white rice, and you have a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients to Make Creamy Chicken Curry Recipe
- chicken breast, diced
- onion, sliced
- heavy cream
- water or chicken broth
- tomato paste
- curry powder
- garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
How to Make Creamy Chicken Curry Recipe
Prepare the chicken
Cut the chicken into medium-sized cubes.
2. Cook the chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly golden (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Cook the onions
In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook until soft and slightly golden.
4. Add spices and tomato paste
Stir in curry powder, garlic, and tomato paste.
Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly — this helps deepen the flavor.
5. Make the sauce
Pour in the cream and water (or broth). Stir well until smooth and creamy.
6. Combine
Return the chicken to the pan. Mix well and let simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
7. Season
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
Serve hot with steamed white rice. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Creamy Chicken Curry Recipe
FAQ
1. Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?
Yes! Chicken thighs are even juicier and work perfectly in this recipe.
2. Can I make this dairy-free?
Absolutely—just replace the cream with coconut milk.
3. How spicy is this curry?
This version is mild. You can easily adjust the heat by adding chili or hot curry powder.
4. Can I store leftovers?
Yes, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
5. Can I freeze chicken curry?
Yes, it freezes well for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove.
6. What can I serve with chicken curry besides rice?
Try naan bread, flatbread, or even mashed potatoes for a different twist.
Creamy Chicken Curry Recipe
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Creamy Chicken Curry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast diced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into medium-sized cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly golden (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook until soft and slightly golden.
- Stir in curry powder, garlic, and tomato paste.Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly — this helps deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the cream and water (or broth). Stir well until smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Mix well and let simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with steamed white rice. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
