Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

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Tasty, easy, and impressive! Serve with couscous or rice.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

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

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 3 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, peaches, garbanzo beans, dried apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the chicken broth. Cook on Low for 5 hours.

  2. Remove the chicken and keep warm. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on High until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and heat through. Top with fresh cilantro and almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
6g Fat
38g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 385mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 716mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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