Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken
The warm spices of cinnamon and cumin combine with chicken, almonds, raisins and tomatoes for our Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken recipe. Let your slow cooker do the work on these busy back to school days!
Servings: 4
Calories: 507kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 carrots, peeled, sliced 1-inch thick, 2 cups
- 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 2-inch pieces
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbs. flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
- hot cooked couscous, serving suggestion
Instructions
- Arrange carrots, onion, raisins and olives on bottom of slow cooker. Top with chicken.
- Combine diced tomatoes with their juices, flour, garlic, cinnamon, cumin and kosher salt until blended. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cook 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Stir until blended. Top with almonds and parsley. Serve with hot cooked couscous, if desired.
Notes
Makes 8 cups.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Add chopped dried apricots
- Make with a combination of dark raisins and golden raisins
- Make this recipe with boneless chicken breasts in place of the boneless chicken thighs
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro
- Substitute pistachios for the almonds
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 10466IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4mg