Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine With Pumpkin Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup golden raisins1 tablespoon maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerrootHot cooked couscous and chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir into slow cooker.

Cook, covered, on low until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with couscous; sprinkle with cilantro.