Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut, a delightful one-pot meal that brings the essence of the Caribbean to your dining table. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, enriched with aromatic spices and colorful vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, ensuring you can serve up a memorable meal in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large carrot
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with curry powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and carrots until softened.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes and chili flakes (for desired spice).
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg