5 from 22 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken (Moroccan Chicken)
This Moroccan Slow Cooker Chicken combines boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a colorful mix of zucchini, grape tomatoes, garlic, dried fruits like apricots and dates, and crunchy raw almonds. Seasoned with warm spices including cinnamon, cumin, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper, the dish simmers gently to create tender meat and flavorful vegetables infused with a sweet and savory profile.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Moroccan
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh about 1 1/2 pounds, boneless, skinless
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 4 zucchini halved and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 6-8 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 cup dried apricot halved
- 12 dates halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup almond raw
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- parsley for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the onions and zucchini and place them in a slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, dried fruit, almonds and garlic. Pour the chicken broth over the top, salt and pepper to taste, and toss.
- Oil the chicken thighs and lay them over the vegetable mixture. Then mix the spices with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sprinkle over the chicken to coat. Sprinkle any remaining spices around the edges so it works down into the vegetables.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and set the temperature. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, Or cook on low for 6-8 hours. Check at determined time, if the chicken is cooked through, scoop and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
1474mg
(31%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
2420IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
48.8mg
(54%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1474mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 2420IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 48.8mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.