Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken & Olive Tagine
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4.7
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken & Olive Tagine
Description
The Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken & Olive Tagine is a richly spiced stew made by layering boneless skinless chicken thighs with carrots, onions, dried prunes, and green olives. The seasoning blend of paprika, cumin, ground cinnamon, and fresh minced ginger builds warmth and complexity. Using a slow cooker allows the ingredients to simmer gently over several hours, softening the vegetables and infusing the chicken with the aromatic spice mix. Flour lightly coats the ingredients, helping to thicken the cooking liquid into a sauce-like consistency. The dish benefits from bright garnishes like chopped cilantro and lemon wedges that add freshness and acidity to the robust flavors.
This tagine pairs well with couscous, rice, or bread to soak up the sauce. The prunes contribute a gentle sweetness balancing the olives' tang and the spices' earthiness, offering a layered taste that develops during the slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thigh 8 boneless, skinless
- 4 carrot cut into 1-inch pieces, medium
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 1/3 cup prune halved, dried
- 1/2 cup green olives pitted
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or ap gf flour)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- cilantro for serving, chopped, fresh
- lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
- In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, carrots, onion, prunes, olives, garlic, flour, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle with and cilantro or nuts (optional) and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2thighs with sauce and vegetables | |
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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