Crock Pot Chicken Casablanca (Ww Flex and Almost Core)

I found this recipe on a Weight Watchers related website and knew I had to try it. The only non Core ingredient are 4 tablespoons of currants which spread over the entire dish are just 2 points or 1/2 point per serving. For Flex this is 7 points per serving.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2  large onions, thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1⁄4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4  large carrots, sliced about 1/4 inch thick (or less)
• 2  large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced or 2  large potatoes, peeled and diced in 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 4  tablespoons currants (if Core must count points) or 4  tablespoons raisins (if Core must count points)
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4-1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 3  medium zucchini, sliced 1 inch thick
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Sauté onions, ginger and garlic in oil for 3 or 4 minutes and transfer to crockpot.
2. Brown chicken in same pan over medium heat. Reserve in skillet.
3. Add carrots, potatoes to crock pot.
4. Place chicken on top of veggies.
5. Stir seasonings in a small bowl and sprinkle over chicken along with currants and raisins.
6. If you like a very thick sauce, drain one of the two cans of tomatoes before adding to crock pot. Top chicken with diced tomatoes.
7. Add zucchini to the top.
8. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
9. Add beans, parsley and cilantro 30 minutes before serving. (You can also do all cilantro or all parsley according to personal preference.).
10. Serve over cooked rice or couscous.