Moroccan Chicken (Crockpot)

*Jules*'s Note:

This was published in a women's magazine over 10 years ago and has been one of my stand-by favorites of all time! Served over couscous completes this delicious meal. *I have best success using low heat, all day cooking with this.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 lbs eggplants (peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 3/4 lb roma tomato (cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup red onion
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 8 chicken thighs, skin and visible fat removed
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

Directions:

1. In 5 or 6-qt slow cooker, combine eggplant, tomatoes, bell pepper, raisins, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, turmeric, 1 tsp of the salt and the pepper flakes.
2. Toss with large spoon to blend.
3. Place chicken thighs on top, boneside up.
4. Cover; cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 2 1/2 - 3 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender. Remove chicken from cooker and debone, return to cooker. Stir in chickpeas, peanut butter and remaining salt. Reheat to simmer. Serve over couscous.

Reviews

[Jensnook]

This was very easy and we liked it alot. I did not use eggplant and used chicken breasts instead of thighs. Thanks!

[Great!full]

Really enjoyed this dish. Very healthy and flavorful, and easy to throw together. I wasn't able to find eggplant (not a huge fan anyway), so I subbed cauliflower. Also, used canned plum tomatoes so ommitted the tomato paste. Served over toasted couscous and even my picky kids gave it a go. Thanks for a crockpot recipe I look forward to making again!

[Cookinator]

My family raved over this dish! It was the first request when I asked what they'd like for dinner this week. I followed the recipe exactly and thought it was perfect. Thanks!