Enjoy a bowl of this delicious Syn Free Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry which can be cooked on the stove top or in an Instant Pot
I love curries, so it is no surprise that there are many different curry recipes to be found here on Slimming Eats. One of my favourites is this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry which comes packed with flavour and is really delicious with the sweet potato adding a yummy natural sweetness against the heat of the chili.
This Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry can also easily be made SP friendly, by just switching out the sweet potato for some butternut squash. It is also gluten and dairy free.
Serve this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry with some perfectly cooked basmati rice, but if you want to add more speed foods or are doing an SP day, then why not try it with my Roasted Cauliflower Rice
Have you tried cauliflower rice before and was not impressed? give my version a go, roasting it in the oven gives it a lovely flavour and is my favourite way to cook cauliflower rice.
I hardly ever use Chicken Breast in a curry. I always use thigh meat, as it takes on the flavour of the curry so much better. Chicken Breast is easy to overcook and dry out, so I only ever really use chicken breast, if I am baking it, or lightly pan frying.
Don’t like thigh meat (I know some people don’t)? feel free to use chicken breast, but reduce the cooking time slightly.
Do you have a busy day ahead? then you will be pleased to know this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry can also be cooked in an instant pot or slow cooker.

An instant pot is basically a 7in1 cooker, which can slow cook, pressure cooks, sautรฉ and has various settings for soup, chilli, rice, porridge etc.
What Kitchen Items do I need to make this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry?
- Deep Saucepanย or Instant Pot
- Kitchen Scales
- Measuring Jug
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Santoku Knife (perfect knife for chopping veg)
- Chopping Board
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Lovely flavours come together in this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry which can be cooked on the stove top or in an Instant Pot Stove Top: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly Slow Cooker: cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours *suitable for freezing If you wish to share this recipe, then please do so by using the share buttons provided. Do not screenshot or post recipe or content in full Nutritional information is an estimate and is to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary greatly from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. All images and content on Slimming Eats are copyright protected. Check Legal section, for Full Disclaimer, Disclosure and Privacy Policy. Syn Free Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry (Stove Top and Instant Pot)
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield 4
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277Total Fat 5.8gSaturated Fat 1.3gCholesterol 111mgSodium 507mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 9.3gSugar 8.7gProtein 34.1g
I’m sold glad I found your site, your recipes are delicious. This veggie curry is scrumptious. Thanks for sharing it:)
Chicken Sweet Potato & lentil Curry
Sweet potato & red lentils are not free on an original day so this recipe would not be syn free without the rice
I just made the Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry – it was absolutely yummy! My family could not believe it was a ‘diet’ recipe! I will definitely make it again!
Sounds yum, must try this. Does it freeze well?
We had this last night – absolutely gorgeous. Thinking I might mix some pieces of apple through it before serving. Thanks so much ๐
I am just making it right now. I have changed the chicken to pork as it’s first of January unlucky to eat chicken. I also swapped the sweet potatoes to normal ones as I haven’t had sweet ones. Let see what happens! ๐
I made this in my instant pot! An easy weeknight family dish! That’s great for freezing! I did less chili as it was also for my children. Still super tasty
Just made this in the Instant Pot, it was so tasty and everyone cleared their bowls. Thanks so much ๐
Just made this and it was a hit with everyone. I doubled the ingredients so I could freeze a batch.
Your Chicken, sweet potato and lentil curry is DIVINE! I could eat it everyday. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
How would I make this in a slow cooker ?
Hi Daniell – the slow cooker timing is in the notes section of the recipe – 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
I was looking for a chicken and lentil curry when I found this recipe, it’s delicious.
This looks lovely. Could you cook it in an Actifry?
Hi Jonathan – having never tried I couldn’t honestly say. Do let me know if you try.
that is the most delicious curry I have had. Thank to Siobhan, I could have eaten the whole lot!!! Please everybody make this. I did it in the slow cooker and have enough to freeze, if it gets that far! I had it with rice which I flavour with a chicken stick cube, makes all the difference. enjoy
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I have never commented on any recipe site before, but, I have to say your recipes are just great. I have yet to find a bad one. I am cooking this tonight and know it will be just as great as your other recipes.
My husband and I find the actual Slimming World recipes very bland and lacking in flavour; not so with yours! Thank you so much for sharing; you are a Slimming World life saver!
Whitney