Save on Pinterest A comforting, aromatic tagine featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and a gentle blend of warm spices, all simmered together in a slow cooker for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal.
I first served this dish on a chilly evening and loved how the spices filled my home with warmth and comfort.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs: 1.5 lbs (700 g), cut into large chunks
- Sweet potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Large onion: 1, finely chopped
- Carrots: 2, peeled and sliced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Diced tomatoes: 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can, drained
- Dried apricots: 1/2 cup, halved
- Ground cumin: 1 1/2 tsp
- Ground coriander: 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Ground turmeric: 1/2 tsp
- Ground ginger: 1/2 tsp
- Sweet paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Ground allspice: 1/4 tsp
- Ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp, adjust to taste
- Cayenne pepper: Pinch, optional for mild heat
- Low-sodium chicken broth: 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)
- Honey: 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley: 1/4 cup
- Toasted slivered almonds: Optional for serving
Instructions
- Sear:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Optional for deeper flavor.
- Combine:
- Add the chicken sweet potatoes onion carrots garlic diced tomatoes and apricots to the slow cooker.
- Spice mix:
- In a small bowl combine cumin coriander cinnamon turmeric ginger paprika allspice black pepper salt and cayenne. Sprinkle the spice mix over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Add liquids:
- Pour in the chicken broth then drizzle the honey and lemon juice over the top.
- Cook:
- Gently stir to combine cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or until the chicken is very tender and sweet potatoes are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning:
- Taste and adjust salt or spices as needed.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley and toasted almonds if desired. Serve hot over couscous rice or quinoa.
Save on Pinterest This recipe always brings my family together around the table especially on cold nights.
Required Tools
Slow cooker (4-6 quart) chefs knife cutting board skillet optional for searing measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains tree nuts if using almonds naturally gluten-free and dairy-free double-check chicken broth and spice blends for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 total fat 8 g carbohydrates 51 g protein 32 g per serving
Save on Pinterest This tagine is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
Yes, chicken breasts can be used, but they may be less tender after slow cooking. Consider reducing cooking time slightly to avoid dryness.
- → How can I add more heat to this dish?
Include additional cayenne pepper or add chopped fresh chili peppers according to your preferred spice level.
- → What can I serve this with?
This slow-cooked mix pairs wonderfully with couscous, rice, or quinoa, complementing the rich and aromatic flavors.
- → Can this dish be made vegetarian?
Yes, substitute chicken with canned chickpeas or firm tofu. Add chickpeas at the start or tofu in the last hour of cooking.
- → Are toasted almonds necessary?
They add a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor but are optional. Simply omit if avoiding nuts or allergies.