Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine

The classic Moroccan stew usually cooked in a clay tagine is modified for the slow cooker in this recipe that will be a new family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups couscous
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Layer chicken thighs, onions, carrots, raisins, and apricots in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Whisk chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, flour, garlic salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over chicken and vegetables.

Step 3

Cook on High 4 1/2 hours or on Low for 7 1/2 hours. Shred chicken slightly using 2 forks. Continue cooking 30 minutes.

Step 4

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and butter. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Serve chicken tagine over couscous.