MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE POCKETS

Moroccan Chicken Tagine Pockets image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup pomegranate juice, divided
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped and divided
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/4 cups shredded carrots
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
7 miniature pita pockets, halved
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Place chicken in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salsa, 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup dates, honey, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low, until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, combine the carrots, mayonnaise, pomegranate seeds and remaining dates. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Remove chicken from slow cooker; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with two forks. Return chicken and juices to slow cooker. Stir in remaining pomegranate juice; heat through. Serve in pitas with carrot slaw and, if desired, cilantro.