Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry
Tender chicken and fresh broccoli are coated in a warmly spiced curry blend of cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne, then enriched with coconut milk, chicken broth, garlic, and a touch of ketchup. Green onion adds a fresh finish to this comforting, creamy dish, well suited to a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and cayenne together in a small bowl to make the spice blend.
- 2
Generously coat both sides of the chicken breasts with some of the spice blend and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours. Reserve the remaining spice blend until needed.
- 3
Cut the broccoli florets off the stems. Slice the stems into strips, then into 1/4-inch cubes, and reserve. Cut the florets into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- 4
Heat butter and olive oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown well, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer them to a plate and let them cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- 5
While the chicken cools, add garlic to the pan drippings. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Stir in the remaining spice blend and toast for 30 seconds. Pour in coconut milk and stir in ketchup, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, stir in chicken broth, and let simmer until reduced, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir the cubed broccoli stems into the sauce and cook until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips, then into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 8
Increase the skillet heat to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Cover and cook until almost tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli is just tender, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately. Top with thinly sliced green onions.
- Calories 325.54 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 32.03 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 17.71 g 6%
- Total Fat 14.73 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.41 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.93 mg High 30%
- Sodium 347.36 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.22 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 293.1 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 4.4 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 511.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 98.04 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 102.15 mg Good Source 114%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 325.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry healthy?
- Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Coconut Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 325.54 calories and 32.03 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 347.36 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.41 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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