Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with warming Moroccan spices, hearty carrots, and sweet potatoes for a comforting Whole30 meal. This North African-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, sweet potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces (about 3 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 4 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks sweet potatoes
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes (canned, no sugar added)
• 1 cup chicken broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the spice blend.
2. Step 2: Rub 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs) evenly with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and then coat with the spice blend.
3. Step 3: Place 4 large peeled and chunked carrots, 2 peeled and chunked sweet potatoes, and 1 sliced large yellow onion into the bottom of a slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Add 5 minced garlic cloves, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (no sugar added), and 1 cup chicken broth over the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Nestle the spiced chicken thighs on top of the vegetables and cover with the slow cooker lid.
6. Step 6: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through, and vegetables are soft.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.