Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken & Olive Tagine

Chicken, prunes, olives, carrots, onions, garlic and ginger are slow-cooked with Moroccan spices to create a flavorful and fragrant dish that you’ll want to make again and again.

Serve it over whole-wheat couscous (or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option) with lemon wedges, fresh cilantro, or some chopped pistachios or almonds for a complete meal.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds (8) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried prunes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or ap gf flour)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

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

Yield: 4 Servings, Serving Size: 2 thighs with sauce and vegetables

Amount Per Serving:

  • Calories: 399
  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 216mg
  • Sodium: 843mg
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Protein: 46g

via http://www.skinnytaste.com/slow-cooker-moroccan-chicken-olive-tagine/