Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken, Vegetables & Couscous Loaded with chicken, onion, butternut squash, apricots, chickpeas and couscous, this slow-cooker recipe is not only bursting with color and texture, but it's also packed with protein and a host of vitamins and even contains a dose of fiber. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup refrigerated prechopped yellow onions (about 4 ounces) 3 cups refrigerated prechopped peeled butternut squash (about 16 ounces) 1 cup unsalted chicken stock ½ cup dried apricots, halved (about 3 ounces) 1 (15 ounce) can can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 ¾ cups uncooked whole-wheat couscous ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves Directions Stir together the cumin, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken to the skillet, and cook on 1 side until well browned, about 6 minutes; turn the chicken over, and cook 1 minute. Transfer the chicken to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the onions to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes. Spoon the onions around the chicken in the slow cooker. Stir the squash, stock, apricots, chickpeas, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 4 hours. Prepare the couscous according to the package directions, omitting the salt and fat. Divide the couscous among 8 bowls. Top with the chicken mixture; sprinkle evenly with the almonds. Garnish with the cilantro leaves, if desired. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 496 Calories 15g Fat 49g Carbs 43g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 496 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 7g Protein 43g 86% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Sodium 453mg 20% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved