Moroccan Chicken Stew
The inviting aroma of apricots, chicken, couscous, and garlic in your slow cooker makes you feel welcome when you come home after a busy day.
Ingredients
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4 carrots, peeled and sliced
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2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
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3 lb. meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks), skinned
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
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1 14-oz. can chicken broth
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
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2 Tbsp. lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
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1-1/2 tsp. ground ginger
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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Hot cooked couscous
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Pine nuts, toasted
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Fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
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1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker place carrots and onions. Sprinkle chicken with1/2 teaspoon salt. Add to cooker; top chicken with raisins and apricots. In bowlwhisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon,and 3.4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add to cooker. Cover; cook on low-heatsetting for 6-1/2 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Serve inbowls with couscous. Sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 4.
Nutrition information
Calories 600, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 997 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g, Total Sugar 28 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 52 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 11%, Iron 25%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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