Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

This easy stovetop tagine is an exciting Moroccan chicken stew made with hearty vegetables, chickpeas, and warm spices. Everyone loves this dish!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and chicken is browned, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add squash, chickpeas, undrained tomatoes, broth, carrot, sugar, lemon juice, salt, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat slightly and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.