Delicious Moroccan Chicken Casserole: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
A savory and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken, spices, and vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the chicken thighs, spices, and cook until browned.
- Add tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and broth; bring to a simmer.
- Transfer everything to a casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
- Best served with couscous or rice.
- Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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