Description
Moroccan Chicken Stew is a bold and warming dish, filled with tender chicken thighs, sweet carrots, and creamy chickpeas, all simmered in a richly spiced tomato broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, it brings Moroccan-inspired comfort to your table with every spoonful.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown them on all sides.
4. Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
5. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in carrots and chickpeas.
6. Bring the stew to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, brown the chicken thoroughly before adding the spices.
Let the stew simmer uncovered at the end if you want a thicker consistency.
A squeeze of lemon juice or a spoonful of yogurt before serving brightens the dish beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Moroccan stew, chicken stew, one-pot chicken dinner