Easy Moroccan Slow Cooker Chicken Tajine

This easy and approachable version of slow cooker chicken tajine is richly flavorful, with bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, orange zest and sweet potatoes.

There’s nothing like a toddler for making you second guess any cooking skills you thought you developed over the years.

Trevor loved this slow cooker chicken tajine the first time I made it.

He ate it right up.

Here’s the play-by-play of Trevor’s reaction the second time around:

1. He takes a bite.
2. He raises his brows.
3. He grimaces.
4. He grabs another fistful.
5. He smushes the fistful with everything he has.
6. He holds his fist perilously over the side of his high chair.
7. He sends beagle Calvin – with food now so temptingly close to Calvin’s nose – into a whining fit.
8. He locks eyes with me.
9. He opens his fist for Calvin to jump up and devour.
10. He laughs with pure glee.
11. He swings both hands back and forth across the high chair tray, sending chicken tajine flying in every direction (to Calvin’s delight).

The baby knows how to make his feelings crystal clear without saying a word, if nothing else!

But I’m excited to post this chicken tajine recipe anyway, because I happen to love it!

It’s just my kind of recipe: full of spices and fresh veggies, with lots of savory-sweet flavor.

I love this dish because it’s unique and packed with unusual flavors.

Because the same old chicken recipes every week can get so boring.

This chicken Tajine feels healthy and nourishing, with a variety of fresh fruits and veggies. But yet so full of addictive flavor too!

I wanted this recipe to be really simple and approachable, with ingredients that are easy to find in any local grocery store.

So this version of “easy slow cooker chicken tajine” features skinless, boneless chicken breasts, bell pepper, sweet potato and chopped tomatoes.

I love what the slow cooker does to the chicken in this recipe. Soaked in tomato broth with lots of flavorful spices, it remains moist and tender.

And it’s so easy!

There’s a blend of spices in chicken tajine called Ras el hanout.

You can buy it pre-made, or you can just make it yourself with spices you might already have in your kitchen!

For my own homemade Ras el hanout, I use what I already have on hand:

• turmeric
• cumin
• cinnamon
• ginger
• paprika
• allspice

There’s one other distinctive flavor in this recipe that’s oh-so complementary with chicken.

This recipe calls for orange zest.

It adds a tangy bit of citrus and a hint of sweetness.

It’s unusual and delicious!

The chopped almonds are a necessary component. Just sprinkle them over the top of the chicken tajine right before serving. The almonds add a delicious crunch to the recipe.

And be sure to serve this chicken tajine with couscous! The couscous really soaks up lots of the flavorful tomato sauce with all of the spices. It’s probably my favorite part of the dish!

Here’s the recipe for Easy Moroccan Slow Cooker Chicken Tajine:

Easy Moroccan Slow Cooker Chicken Tajine

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• Author: Jen Elizabeth's Journals
• Category: Chicken Dish
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Indian

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Description

This easy and approachable version of slow cooker chicken tajine is richly flavorful, with bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, orange zest and sweet potatoes.

Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 hours

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

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Ingredients

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For the Slow Cooker Chicken Tajine

• 1 pound organic, pastured, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• Zest of 1 small orange
• 18 ounces chopped tomato
• Ras el hanout spice blend (recipe below)
• 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
• Salt and black pepper

For the Ras el hanout spice blend

• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

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Instructions

1. Set the slow cooker to Low heat. Add the olive oil, chicken, onion, garlic, bell pepper, orange zest, chopped tomato, and ras el hanout spice blend to the slow cooker. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Cover and cook – stirring occasionally – about 3 1/2 hours.
2. Adjust the slow cooker to High heat. Add the sweet potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Cover and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Be sure to watch the timing of this step. If the potatoes cook too long, they’ll become mushy.
3. Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
4. Serve over couscous. Top with chopped almonds and cilantro.

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