
Chicken · Indian · 30 min
Creamy Indian Chicken Stew with Spinach, Cauliflower & Cilantro
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 668 kcal / serving
A creamy, gently spiced chicken stew with spinach, cauliflower, and cilantro. The silky broth and tender vegetables come together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 20 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½ (16oz) bagfrozen chopped spinach
- 1 (12 oz) bagfrozen, riced cauliflower
- ½ lbground chicken
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
From the pantry: cornstarch, curry powder, garam masala, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
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Produce
- 2 mediumcarrots
- ½ small bunchcilantro
Meat & seafood
- ½ lbground chicken
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
Frozen
- ½ (16oz) bagfrozen chopped spinach
- 1 (12 oz) bagfrozen, riced cauliflower
Pantry & dry goods
- 20 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrots | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 20 fl oz | 40 fl oz | 60 fl oz |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| frozen chopped spinach | ½ (16oz) bag | 1 (16oz) bag | 1 ½ (16oz) bags |
| frozen, riced cauliflower | 1 (12 oz) bag | 2 (12 oz) bags | 3 (12 oz) bags |
| ground chicken | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| heavy whipping cream | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
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Directions
- Pour a little virgin coconut oil into a medium saucepan and warm over medium-high heat.
- Wash, dry, and trim the carrots, then cut them into small dice.
- When the pan is hot, add the oil, then the carrots and ground chicken; cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the chicken is just browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch and the curry powder plus garam masala; cook briefly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the heavy cream; stir to combine and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens and the chicken is cooked through, 3–4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pull cilantro leaves from the stems, wash, dry, and finely mince the leaves.
- Add the cilantro, cauliflower, and spinach to the pan; stir and return to a simmer over high heat.
- Once simmering again, reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the vegetables are warmed through, 3–4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed, then remove from heat and divide into bowls for serving.
Two tips
- Prep the carrots and cilantro in advance for quicker assembly at mealtime.
- Try a gentle serving boost by spooning a little more broth over the dish or pairing with a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 668 kcal
- Protein
- 44 g
- Carbs
- 31 g
- Fat
- 46 g
- Fiber
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 417 mg
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