One-Pot Chicken and Butternut Squash Curry

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A creamy, aromatic curry featuring tender chicken thighs and sweet butternut squash simmered in a fragrant coconut sauce. This Indian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, butternut squash, coconut milk (full fat) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 5 Indian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and 1 tsp turmeric powder, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs chicken thigh pieces to the pot and brown on all sides for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Mix in 2 lbs peeled and cubed butternut squash, then pour in 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth. Season with 1 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bring the curry to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the squash is tender.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving to add a fresh herbal note.

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