Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables
Slow-cooked chicken thighs simmer with chickpeas, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, green beans, and red bell pepper in a warmly spiced broth scented with turmeric, ginger, coriander, cumin, cayenne, garlic, and cinnamon. Finished with cilantro and served over couscous, it makes a hearty Mediterranean-style meal well suited to a relaxed family dinner, with pita bread alongside.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 hrs 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub the mixture over the chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown for about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side up. Add the onion to the same skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until the onion is yellow from the turmeric and begins to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer it to the slow cooker.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
- 5
Place the green beans, bell pepper, and cilantro over the chicken. Cover and cook for approximately 3 hours more.
- 6
Meanwhile, boil water in a saucepan. Add the couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon the juices from the slow cooker over each serving.
- Calories 597.08 kcal High 30%
- Protein 31.39 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 57.04 g 21%
- Total Fat 26.43 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 6.86 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.12 mg High 46%
- Sodium 435.65 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 8.48 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 8.25 g --
- Added Sugars 3.74 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 63.18 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 516.34 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 44.27 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 35.3 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables is made with 24 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 50 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 597.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Cinnamon Sticks. The full list of 24 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables?
- About 5 hrs 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 597.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 24 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables healthy?
- Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 597.08 calories and 31.39 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 435.65 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.86 g (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.74 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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