Amy Poehler’s Cozy Winter Dinner Recipe

Amy Poehler‘s Go-To One-Pot Chicken Curry Recipe

Amy Poehler, the celebrated comedian and actress, recently shared her favorite easy weeknight meal: a simple, flavorful one-pot chicken curry. Poehler revealed the recipe during a conversation with Ina Garten on her podcast, “Good Hangs,” which was nominated for a Best Podcast award at the 2026 Golden Globes.

From SNL to Simple Cooking

Known for her work on Saturday Night Live and roles in films like Mean Girls and Inside Out, Poehler admitted she didn’t become a confident cook until her forties. Despite her initial hesitations, she’s developed a reliable go-to recipe that’s both delicious and incredibly easy to prepare.

The Recipe: A Minimalist Approach

Poehler’s one-pot chicken curry is designed for simplicity. Here’s how to make it:

• Preheat: Preheat yoru oven to 375°F (170°C).
• Combine Ingredients: In an oven-safe pot (like a Dutch oven), add bone-in chicken breasts, 2 cups of uncooked rice, 3 cups of chicken stock, 1 can of coconut milk, and “a bunch of curry” – either curry powder or curry paste will work.
• Bake: Cook in the oven for approximately one hour, stirring occasionally to ensure the chicken is cooked through and the rice is plump.
• Serve: serve directly from the pot!

Optional Enhancements

Poehler also suggested a few variations to customize the dish:

• Add Chickpeas: Throw in some chickpeas for added protein and texture.
• Add Parsley: Stir in fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
• Brown the Chicken: for an extra layer of flavor, brown the chicken breasts in the pot before adding the remaining ingredients.

A Recipe for Everyone

Poehler encourages anyone to try the recipe, even those who don’t consider themselves skilled cooks. “You get it.You can do it. I believe in you,” she shared on her podcast, offering a reassuring pep talk to aspiring home chefs.