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Slow Cooker Chicken "Tagine"

Just got back from the trip of a lifetime to Morocco, and I've got "tagine" recipe for your slow cooker to share since we absolutely loved the food abroad!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 whole chicken cut into parts (back and giblets removed)
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large tomato cored and cut into wedges
  • 1/2 pound green beans trimmed and cut in half
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1 large zucchini or 2 small
  • 1 ounce jar green olives or 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro fresh
  • 1/3 cup parsley fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix together the paprika, ginger, turmeric, cumin, pepper and salt with a fork. Set aside.
  2. Place the onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Put the chicken parts on top. Sprinkle with half the seasoning mix.
  3. Layer in the potatoes, tomato, green beans, carrots, peas, zucchini, green olives, and garlic. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mix and gently toss the veggies together. 
  4. Top with fresh cilantro and parsley, cover, and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or until the chicken is tender enough to fall off the bone. Could also cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  5. Serve over whole wheat couscous.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Slow Cooker Chicken "Tagine" Amount Per Serving Calories 153 Calories from Fat 9 % Daily Value* Fat 1g2%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 1mg0%Sodium 643mg28%Potassium 1089mg31%Carbohydrates 32g11%Fiber 9g38%Sugar 8g9%Protein 7g14% Vitamin A 9750IU195%Vitamin C 50.5mg61%Calcium 105mg11%Iron 6.1mg34% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 153
  • Calories from Fat 9
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 1g
  • 2%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Cholesterol 1mg
  • 0%
  • Sodium 643mg
  • 28%
  • Potassium 1089mg
  • 31%
  • Carbohydrates 32g
  • 11%
  • Fiber 9g
  • 38%
  • Sugar 8g
  • 9%
  • Protein 7g
  • 14%
  • Vitamin A 9750IU
  • 195%
  • Vitamin C 50.5mg
  • 61%
  • Calcium 105mg
  • 11%
  • Iron 6.1mg
  • 34%