Moroccan Chicken Tagine (Crock Pot)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 14
Moroccan Chicken Tagine (Crock Pot) recipe for an easy and flavorful meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6h 20min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces , skin removed
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
2 onions , chopped
1 cup dried apricot , chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 can garbanzo beans , rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup slivered almonds , toasted
hot cooked couscous or rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
550
Sugar
18g
Fat
18g
Moroccan chicken tagine is a classic North African dish that is usually made in a deep earthenware pot with a round bottom called a tagine. This slow cooker version is a simple and easy alternative that still captures the flavors of this iconic dish. The key ingredients in this tagine are chicken, dried apricots, and warm spices such as cumin and cinnamon. The dish has savory and sweet notes and is perfect with couscous or rice.

Instructions

1.In a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, onions, dried apricots, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, coriander, red pepper, and sprigs of cilantro. Stir to combine.
2.Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3.With about 15 minutes left of cooking time, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture and the garbanzo beans into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking on high until the sauce has thickened slightly.
4.Discard the cilantro stems and serve the Moroccan chicken tagine over hot cooked couscous or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and slivered toasted almonds.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and is easy to make in a slow cooker.

The chicken is tender and absorbs the fragrant spices and sweet apricots.

The fiber and protein-rich garbanzo beans add a creaminess and texture.

CONS

The dish contains a lot of sodium due to the chicken broth and canned tomatoes.

The sweetness of the apricots may not be suitable for those avoiding added sugars.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and fiber, which can keep you feeling full and satisfied.
The spices in this recipe, such as cumin and ginger, have been linked to reducing inflammation in the body and aiding digestion.
The chicken provides a good source of lean protein for muscle growth and repair.

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