Spicy Moroccan Chicken Stew
Super easy, and perfect for cooler temps, this Spicy Moroccan Chicken Stew with chickpeas is a dish you can warm up with and enjoy. Healthy, easy and delicious! Bump up the spice, or lower it for wimps!
Servings 6
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion, diced finely
- 2-3 large carrots, peeled and diced
- salt and pepper
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Start the stew
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the 1 large red onion, diced finely and 2-3 large carrots, peeled and diced, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the carrots start to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add flavor
- Stir in the 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and c1 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.
Combine ingredients
- Pour in the 4 cups chicken stock, 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes, and mix well.
Blend a portion
- Remove about 2 cups of the stew mixture and blend it in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return the puréed portion back to the pot to thicken the stew.
Add the chicken
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces and let it simmer gently (without boiling) for 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve
- Ladle the stew into bowls. Garnish with 1 cup cilantro, chopped and 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.
- Devour.
Notes
Slow Cooker Instructions
Sauté the onions, carrots, and spices first, then add everything (including raw chicken) to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1819mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 8160IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 6.8mg
