Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

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This chicken Marrakesh is so easy to make. I have been making this Moroccan-style recipe for years. It has become a tradition in our household.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

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

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

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

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

  1. Place chicken, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, carrots, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker.

  2. Mix parsley, salt, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and vegetables, then pour in tomatoes and stir to combine.

  3. Cover and cook on High until sweet potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 hours.

Recipe Tips

You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts, and you can increase the amount of salt if the flavor is too bland.

This recipe is versatile — you can substitute red peppers, zucchini, etc., for the other vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
2g Fat
36g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 625mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 886mg 19%

* 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.