Moroccan Chicken & Rice: Easy One-Pot Meal for Cozy Nights
Enjoy a warm and flavorful Moroccan Chicken & Rice dish, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 servings chicken thighs
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and turmeric; cook for another minute.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In the last 5 minutes, add peas and raisins.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with spices the night before.
- This dish is great for meal prep, and leftovers can be refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg