Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry
This Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry delivers 32g protein and 238 calories per serving, one of the lowest-calorie entries for maximal deficit work. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, making it efficient for athletes tracking multiple meals daily. The minimal calorie load per serving allows flexibility to allocate macros toward carbs or fats elsewhere.
Ingredients
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned
- •Thai red curry paste(30g)
- •Fish sauce(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Pumpkin Puree, Canned(907g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Bell Pepper
- •Spinach(960g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •Lime
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Cashews
Instructions
- 1In the slow cooker pot, combine the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Nestle the pumpkin and chicken into the pot, submerging completely. Cover and cook until pumpkin is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- 2Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 3Season the remaining liquid in the slow cooker with the salt. Using an immersion blender, or a blender, blend the pumpkin until completely smooth. (Skip this step if you used pumpkin puree.)
- 4Return the chicken to the slow cooker and add the bell peppers. Cover and cook the curry until the bell peppers begin to soften, about 30 minutes on high.
- 5Stir in the spinach and lime juice. Serve over cooked rice with extra lime, cilantro, and cashews to garnish.
Nutrition — Per Serving
238
calories
32g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 479 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.0g
6 servings per batch · ~440g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry have per serving?
Each serving provides 32g of protein and 238 calories, with 4g fat and 21g carbs. This is a very calorie-efficient protein source with minimal fat content.
How long does Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry take to prep?
Prep is quick and yields 6 servings, allowing you to batch-cook a full week's worth of dinners efficiently. Multiple meals are ready after one quick prep session.
Is Slow Cooker Chicken Pumpkin Curry good for fat loss?
At just 238 calories per serving with only 4g fat and 32g protein, this recipe is excellent for fat loss phases. The protein-to-calorie ratio is exceptional for preserving muscle while in a caloric deficit.
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