Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place chicken thighs in a slow cooker.
2. In a large bowl, combine onion, carrots, celery, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Pour vegetable mixture over chicken thighs in slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred using two forks.
6. Add shredded chicken back to slow cooker and stir to combine.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 25 grams
• Fat: 5 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and flavorful chicken
• Warm and inviting Moroccan spices
• Nutrient-rich vegetables
• Versatile dish that can be served with rice, couscous, or flatbread

User Comments:

• "This is the perfect comfort food on a cold evening."
• "The spices give the chicken a delicious and exotic flavor."
• "The vegetables add a nice balance to the dish."
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to make."
• "I will definitely be making this again!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have low-sodium chicken broth, use regular chicken broth and reduce the amount of salt to 1/8 teaspoon.
• Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become dry.
• If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the slow cooker after cooking.