Easy Moroccan Chicken Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken - this easy and flavorful crock pot meal will become a new family favorite! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Being busy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice great food. Try these Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Thighs that will cook all day while you're busy doing other things. Best part is, it will probably be enough for two meals!

Partial overhead view of Moroccan chicken thighs in square white plate, garnished with sliced almonds and parsley. Text overlay reads "slow cooker Moroccan chicken thighs."

This is a sponsored post written by me, on behalf of Just BARE Chicken®.

You all know I'm a fan of easy to prepare meals. I'm also a fan of leftovers. I have a food blog, so it seems that there is nothing I would rather do than cook, right? Well sometimes, I'd rather ~~sit on the couch and watch tv~~ run around outside with my kids. So slow cooker meals and leftovers make me smile.

So does Just BARE Chicken®. I was thrilled to continue my partnership with them and have the chance to create a recipe of my own (and you'll be seeing more of them around here in the future).

I was also excited with the challenge of creating a quick meal for those busy weeknights that we all have during the fall. I strive for the majority of my recipes to be pretty easy to prepare, but this one is a cinch.

Fall is the busiest time of year for us. My husband is a school administrator so the first few weeks of school are chaotic. Add football season and all the beginning of the year school events and we're on the go a lot!

This is a great make-ahead dinner. Moroccan chicken thighs can be prepped the night before and cooked all day while you're off doing fun things. The only thing left to do when you get home is to make some couscous to serve with the chicken. That takes less than 10 minutes!

Tip: I have a full tutorial on how to cook butternut squash that includes step-by-step photos of how to peel and cut if you need some guidance! You can also buy frozen cubed squash for a real shortcut.

Front view of chicken thighs on square white plate with fork.

About this recipe

I use two of the family packs of Just BARE Chicken® thighs which are boneless and skinless. These packages are so convenient with over 2 pounds of meat each. If you prefer white meat, use boneless skinless chicken breasts. A combination of both is fine, too.

Oh, this recipe! It's a winner. Flavorful, filling, colorful, and perfect for fall. Tons of warm spices: cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper, and turmeric, traditional spices used in Moroccan cooking.

The good-for-you butternut squash is naturally sweet and golden raisins add even more sweetness. Along with the hearty chicken thighs, everything about this dinner says cool, crisp air and falling leaves.

Serve this easy crockpot meal with couscous, and topped with freshly chopped cilantro and toasted sliced almonds. By the way, couscous is super easy to make and only takes about five minutes. I always have a box or two of this convenient pasta in my pantry!

If you enjoy the warm spices of Moroccan recipes, try Moroccan Stew with Butternut Squash and Chickpeas, Moroccan Freekeh Pilaf with Golden Raisins and Apricots, or Moroccan Carrot Noodle Salad with Chickpeas and Walnuts.

Front view of chicken and sweet potatoes on white plate.

Make it Whole30 and Paleo:

Make Moroccan Chicken Thigh Whole30 compliant by omitting the couscous (try it with cauliflower rice) and use Whole30-compliant raisins.

Make It Gluten-Free or Low-Carb:

Make this dish gluten-free by serving the Moroccan chicken thighs with your favorite gluten-free grain like rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Looking for other slow cooker meals?

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili (always a favorite!)

Slow Cooker Marsala Beef Stew

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Southwestern Slow Cooker Barley Casserole with Ground Turkey

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese (mac and cheese is a meal, right?)

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy by Spicy Southern Kitchen

Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken and Potatoes by Wishes and Dishes.

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Thighs cook all day while you're busy doing other things. They're super flavorful, filling, and nutritious.

▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
▢ 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
▢ 1 teaspoon turmeric
▢ ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
▢ 2 teaspoons salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 8 bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed), about 5 lbs.
▢ 2-3 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (5-6 cups cubed squash)
▢ 1 cup golden raisins
▢ 1 cup low sodium or unsalted chicken broth

For Serving:

▢ 2 boxes (10 oz.) couscous, cooked according to package directions
▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, to garnish
▢ 1/4 cup toasted almond slices, to garnish

In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, turmeric, salt and pepper.
Put chicken thighs into a large slow cooker and rub oil mixture all over chicken thighs.
Add squash, raisins and chicken broth on top of chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
Prepare couscous according to package directions.
Serve chicken mixture over couscous and garnished with fresh herbs and toasted almond slices.

Instead of couscous, substitute quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice.
Don't have exactly 8 chicken thighs? This recipe will easily accommodate more or less chicken. You can also substitute boneless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Vegetarian: Omit chicken, use vegetable broth, and add 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained.

Calories: 418 kcal , Carbohydrates: 42 g , Protein: 32 g , Fat: 16 g , Saturated Fat: 3 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 129 mg , Sodium: 919 mg , Potassium: 1188 mg , Fiber: 6 g , Sugar: 18 g , Vitamin A: 16143 IU , Vitamin C: 33 mg , Calcium: 150 mg , Iron: 4 mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

Disclaimer: I am in an ongoing paid partnership with Just BARE Chicken but all thoughts are my own, as always.