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Instant Pot Recipes Slow Cooker Chicken Korma

Sometimes I just want dinner to cook itself while I catch up on a show or sneak in a nap. That’s why this chicken korma, made in the slow cooker or instant pot, is one of the best instant pot recipes I’ve tried. It ticks so many boxes—comforting, rich, and loaded with flavor, but without all the fuss of standing over a stove. I’ll admit, when I first made this dish, I was skeptical. Could something so easy really taste like the restaurant favorite I love? Turns out, yes. The sauce simmers into this dreamy mix of coconut milk, warm spices, and tender chicken. It’s why I keep this on my short list of the best slow cooker recipes and also why it’s at the top of my personal chicken instant pot recipes collection. This chicken korma recipe easy enough for weeknights, but it doesn’t feel like a shortcut meal. The first spoonful might make you pause, because it’s creamy and fragrant in all the right ways. I swear every time I make it, I wonder why I don’t just use my slow cooker more often. So, if you’ve been hunting for chicken slow cooker recipes easy to pull off, or maybe just the best instant pot recipe to impress, you’ve found it right here.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: best instant pot recipe, best slow cooker recipes, chicken instant pot recipes, chicken korma recipe easy, chicken slow cooker recipes easy, instant pot recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons korma curry paste
  • 800g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Cooked basmati rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and gently cook the onion until soft.
  2. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and curry paste, cooking for another minute.
  3. Add chicken pieces and coat them well with the spices.
  4. Transfer everything into the slow cooker or instant pot.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock, then stir in ground almonds and tomato puree.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (slow cooker) or 20 minutes (instant pot, manual high pressure).
  7. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice.