Moroccan-Style Stewed Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Moroccan-Style Stewed Chicken
430 min.
4
387kcal

Suggestions

This Moroccan-style stewed chicken is a flavorful and hearty dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco. With a blend of aromatic spices, sweet raisins, and savory tomatoes, this dish is a perfect example of the complex and enticing flavors that Moroccan cuisine has to offer.

The chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat that melts in your mouth. The orzo pasta adds a satisfying bite and soaks up all the delicious flavors of the stew. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in, and it's also a great option for meal prep, as the flavors only get better with time.

This recipe is a true celebration of Moroccan flavors and is sure to impress your family and friends. It's a dish that showcases the beauty of slow-cooked meals, where the ingredients are given time to develop and create a symphony of tastes and aromas. So, if you're looking for a culinary adventure, this Moroccan-style stewed chicken is the perfect recipe to try!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • cups chicken stock see swanson®
  • servings orzo pasta hot cooked
  • cloves garlic minced
  • large bell pepper green cut into 2-inch-long strips
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • large onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • ounce chicken thighs boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Stir the stock, garlic, honey, cumin, cinnamon, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and raisins in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add the chicken and turn to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours* or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Divide the stew among 4 serving bowls. Top each with about 1/2 cup orzo, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories387kcal
Protein16.97%
Fat11.21%
Carbs71.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68.64
Glycemic Load
27.36
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.597391159638%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.94mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
8.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:386.94kcal
19.35%
Fat:4.98g
7.67%
Saturated Fat:1.2g
7.48%
Carbohydrates:71.86g
23.95%
Net Carbohydrates:65.51g
23.82%
Sugar:20.03g
22.26%
Cholesterol:20.67mg
6.89%
Sodium:502.63mg
21.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:16.98g
33.96%
Vitamin C:47.49mg
57.57%
Selenium:32.3µg
46.14%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.69%
Vitamin B3:6.7mg
33.5%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.57%
Potassium:934.71mg
26.71%
Copper:0.53mg
26.35%
Fiber:6.36g
25.42%
Iron:4.5mg
24.98%
Phosphorus:215.17mg
21.52%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.41%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.51%
Magnesium:66.58mg
16.65%
Folate:44.04µg
11.01%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.89%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.09%
Vitamin K:9.69µg
9.23%
Calcium:83.68mg
8.37%
Vitamin A:397.64IU
7.95%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.67%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes