23 curries for when dinner could use a change of pace
Some meals just settle in and do their job well, and curry is one of them. It’s warm, a little comforting, and flexible enough to work with what’s on hand. There’s always a version that fits the mood.
Simple Red Curry with Chicken Thighs
Brimming with bold flavors, this red curry is spicy, creamy, and deeply satisfying. This easy, 30-minute dish perfectly recreates the authentic taste of a Thai restaurant at home. Get the Recipe: Simple Red Curry with Chicken Thighs
Easy Thai Shrimp Curry
This easy Thai shrimp curry is packed with bold, bright flavors and comes together in no time. The rich coconut red curry sauce is perfect for drizzling over rice for a quick, satisfying meal. Get the recipe: Easy Thai Shrimp Curry
Thai Red Chicken Curry
This red curry chicken is packed with bold, spicy flavor and tastes even better than takeout. Plus, it’s way cheaper and just as satisfying to make at home. Get the recipe: Thai Red Chicken Curry
Butter Chicken Recipe
Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, features tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce. It’s rich, flavorful, and might just outshine your favorite Indian restaurant. Get the recipe: Butter Chicken Recipe
Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
This creamy coconut curry chicken soup combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety coconut curry broth and a hint of spice. It’s a comforting, flavorful dish that brings warmth and a touch of flair to your table. Get the recipe: Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken Vegetable Soup
Creamy Curry Butternut Squash Soup
This curry butternut squash soup is creamy, tasty, and made with simple ingredients. Add some pepitas on top and a slice of crusty bread on the side, and you’re good to go. Get the recipe: Creamy Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Baked Curry Chicken Breasts
This curry chicken breast is anything but boring. It is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep or a last-minute dinner situation. It’s giving cozy with just the right amount of spice. Get the Recipe: Baked Curry Chicken Breasts
Creamy Curry Chicken Salad
Rich and creamy with hints of sweetness from crisp apples, slivered almonds, and warm spices. This curry chicken salad also features fresh dill and is packed with flavor. Get the recipe: Curry Chicken Salad
Coronation Chicken Salad
Originally served to the Queen, this flavorful chicken salad lets you eat like the royals. With its golden dressing with balanced flavors of creamy mayo, sweet preserves, and spicy curry, you will be feeling like a true aristocrat. Get the recipe: Coronation Chicken Salad
Curry Chicken Rice Bowls
These curry chicken rice bowls are giving weeknight hero energy. Spicy, cozy, and loaded with flavor, aka exactly what you want in a bowl. Get the Recipe: Curry Chicken Rice Bowls
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This creamy chicken wild rice soup is the perfect blend of hearty and comforting, filled with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a rich, velvety broth. Ideal for cozy nights in, it brings warmth to every spoonful. Get the recipe: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Squid Curry with Coconut and Tamarind
Squid curry is a take on a quick and wonderfully spicy, fragrant Indian calamari ring recipe cooked in a spicy coconut milk based sauce. This delicious and unusual curry is relatively easy to cook and will go from your fridge to your table in just over 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Squid Curry with Coconut and Tamarind
Vegan Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes
These red curry lentils with sweet potatoes and spinach are cozy, comforting, and low-key perfect for any night of the week. The sweet-spicy combo hits just right, and it all comes together in 30 minutes in either an Instant Pot or on the stovetop, your call. Get the recipe: Vegan Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes
Easy Mussel Curry
This is without a doubt, the best mussel curry you will try! It is made quickly and easily with delicious ingredients and turns out perfectly every time. Get the recipe: Easy Mussel Curry
Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
This creamy coconut chickpea curry is loaded with wholesome spices and comes together in just one pot. Healthy, plant-based, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
Instant Pot Chicken Curry
This Instant Pot chicken curry is an easy and flavorful dinner made right in the pressure cooker. It is packed with vegetables and bold spices so good you will wish you tried it sooner. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Curry
Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup
This red curry chicken noodle soup is loaded with tasty ingredients like coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and spicy curry paste. It’s cozy, slurpable, and comes together fast, perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you’re craving something with a kick. Get the recipe: Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup
One Pot Chicken Curry Pasta
Creamy chicken curry pasta is the ultimate cozy, flavor-packed dish that blends tender chicken, bold spices, and a rich coconut curry sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights. Get the recipe: One Pot Chicken Curry Pasta
Chicken Thigh Curry with Cilantro
This chicken thigh curry with cilantro is made with a simple homemade curry paste but packs serious flavor. Creamy, fragrant, and full of Thai and Indian spices, it’s the curry you’ll keep coming back to. Get the recipe: Chicken Thigh Curry with Cilantro
Coconut Cauliflower Curry
A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, cauliflower, ginger, and Indian spices simmered in coconut milk. This flavorful vegan meal is so satisfying you won’t even miss the meat. Get the recipe: Coconut Cauliflower Curry
Instant Pot Japanese Curry
Instant Pot Japanese curry is a one-pot meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Made with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, sweet-and-savory curry, it’s perfect for meal prep and makes a comforting dish all week long. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Japanese Curry
Chicken Pineapple Curry
This chicken pineapple curry is rich, creamy, and full of tender chicken in every bite. It’s ready in 20 minutes and gets a boost of tropical flavor from sweet pineapple. Get the recipe: Chicken Pineapple Curry
Pineapple Curry
This pineapple curry has a creamy coconut milk sauce, with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Loaded with veggies and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s an easy weeknight favorite. Get the recipe: Pineapple Curry