Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables
This delicious slow cooker meal of chicken and vegetables pairs up nicely with couscous and pita bread.
π Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
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 and bell pepper 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.
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