CHICKEN MARRAKESH (MORACCAN-STYLE CHICKEN)

1 onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

 

Place the onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and chicken breast pieces into a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, parsley, and salt, and sprinkle over the chicken and vegetables. Pour in the tomatoes, and stir to combine.

Place lid on the cooker, cook on high setting 4 to 5 hours or until the potatoes are tender and the mixture has thickened.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Note: The idea for this recipe came from allrecipes.com

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