Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 small butternut squash, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 2-3 cups cooked basmati rice (for serving, optional)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped