As the days get shorter, it seems that we have less and less time to tend to our health goals. Let’s make meal prep as easy as tossing some ingredients in a crockpot and forgetting about it altogether! While we’re also cooking up a crave-worthy, warming, nourishing meal. Try out this Moroccan Spiced Chicken, Chickpea, and Vegetable Stew. Not only is it delicious, but will provide a simple, nutritionally balanced meal.
This stew includes:
Chicken for lean protein
Chickpeas for fiber and plant-based protein
Sweet Potatoes for complex carbs
Carrots, Spinach, and Kale for loads of micronutrients
& delicious spices to bring it all together
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (added near the end)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Layer the base: In your slow cooker, combine chicken, chickpeas, sweet potato, carrots, bell pepper, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, and broth.
Spice it up: Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours until chicken is tender, vegetables are soft, and flavors meld beautifully.
Add greens: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in kale or spinach and cover to let it wilt.
Finish with freshness: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and sprinkle parsley or cilantro on top.
Serve warm: Perfect on its own, or over brown rice after a challenging workout when appetite is higher!
Give this simple recipe a try this fall and let us know how you like it! Need more guidance on living a nutritious life? Book a free call to start training with our guidance and support.
