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Slow cooker chicken Marrakesh

Recipe Information

Description:
Slow cooker chicken Marrakesh is a delicious Moroccan recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 25 minutes of prep time and about 5 hours of cooking time for a combined total time of 5 hours, 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 25 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Hours
Total Time 5 Hours, 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken; Sweet Potatoes
Category Poultry; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Moroccan
Cook Method Slow Cooker
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

  • Mix the onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and chicken breast halves in a slow cooker.

  • Combine the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, parsley, and salt in a bowl and apply the mixed spices over the chicken and vegetables.

  • Add the tomatoes and stir the mixture.

  • Apply the high-heat setting and cover the slow cooker.

  • Cook for 5 hours or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce becomes dense.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290 cal

  • Total fat: 2g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 66mg

  • Sodium: 625mg

  • Potassium: 886mg

  • Carbohydrate: 36g

  • Fiber: 6g

  • Protein: 31g