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How to Make Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for those busy days when you want a delicious homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe is filled with colorful and nutritious veggies, tender chicken, and aromatic Mediterranean spices that come together in the slow cooker for a fuss-free and unforgettable meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 12 marinated artichoke hearts, drained
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 4 large garlic cloves, halved
  • 1 (3 inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
  • 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • ½ pound green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups couscous

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
  • Place green beans, bell pepper, and cilantro over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
  • Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.

    • Nutrition

    465 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 734mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 634mg

    Categories

    Mediterranean recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Slow cooker recipes