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Crockpot Moroccan Pumpkin Chicken

Prep Time:

20 min

Cook Time:

4-8 hr

Serves:

8

About the Recipe

A warming fall meal -- chicken simmered in a Moroccan spiced pumpkin spice. This Whole30 and low carb dinner is delicious served over cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower. Top with toasted almonds and cilantro for extra flavor and texture!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (cut into chunks)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh is best, canned works)

  • 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

  • cilantro (chopped, to garnish)

  • almonds (toasted, to garnish, optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in crockpot.

  2. Cook on high 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

  3. Serve alone or atop whole grain of brown or wild rice, or quinoa.

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