One-Pot Coconut Chicken Curry with Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A fragrant, one-pot curry featuring tender chicken and potatoes in a coconut-tomato sauce spiced with cumin, ginger, and a touch of heat, ready in 40 minutes. This Indian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, vegetable oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups potatoes
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and pat dry. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Dice onion and add to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
4. Step 4: Stir in curry powder, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine, until the spices release their aroma.
5. Step 5: Add diced potatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Step 6: Return chicken to the pot, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
7. Step 7: Stir in chopped cilantro and simmer for 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.