3 slow cooker spiced chicken stew Recipes

carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb total ), garlic, thinly sliced, cinnamon, ground cumin, coarse salt and ground pepper, golden raisins, cilantro leaves, sliced almonds, toasted if desired, couscous , for serving (optional)

boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite size pieces, chinese 5-spice powder, red pepper flakes, celery salt, peanut or olive oil, leeks, sliced diagonally, fresh mushrooms, sliced, garlic, minced, chicken stock, cornstarch, red or orange bell peppers , cut into 1 inch pieces, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and lemon pepper, cooked rice (optional), chopped cilantro (optional)