Moroccan-Style Slow Cooker Chicken
Ingredients Needed
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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3 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
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1 cup chopped dried apricots
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
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Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add garlic, onion, tomatoes, peaches, garbanzo beans, dried apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the chicken broth. Set the cooker to Low and cook for 5 hours.
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Once done, remove the chicken and keep warm. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water, then stir this mixture into the slow cooker. Switch the cooker to High and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Return the chicken to the cooker to heat through. Garnish with fresh cilantro and almonds before serving.
Nutritional Information (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.
Evaluation :
5/5