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Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew

Published September 3, 2018. Last updated November 29, 2018 by Lauren Vavala

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Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew has a unique, delicious flavor! It’s a hearty soup that makes a delicious meal. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and crusty bread.

Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew in an Orange Wooden Bowl

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This recipe was a surprise hit with everyone when I first made it a few years ago.  My fiancé turns his nose up at the idea of eating soup for lunch or dinner. He doesn’t consider it a meal, but rather a starter or appetizer. However, one bite of this Moroccan Chicken Stew, and his mind was forever changed.

This soup recipe is hearty! Not only does it have plenty of chicken, but there are carrots and chickpeas to bulk it up even more!

The unique flavor comes from a combination of fire-roasted tomatoes, cumin, cilantro, and lemon! Blended together, it’s all so delicious!

Moroccan Chicken Stew Close Up

The recipe does have a little heat to it, but it’s not so much that my 10-year-old son couldn’t eat it. He actually loves this stew. While he’s not a fan of the chunks of tomatoes, he raves about how good the rest is. I have told him that one of these days, I’ll make it without the red pepper flakes and I’ll puree the tomatoes for him.

The flavors of this soup seem to get better the longer it has to meld all together, making any leftovers even more tasty! It also freezes well, so you can make a double batch and freeze the extra stew in individual containers for easy meals all season long!

Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew

Prep!

There is a bit of prep work for this recipe. You’ll need to peel and slice the carrots and shallots, mince the garlic and cilantro, zest the lemon, and drain the chickpeas.

You will also need to cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.

Create!

Carrots and Shallot Cooking in a Stock Pot

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the carrots and shallot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Seasoning Added to Carrots and Shallot in a Stock Pot

Add in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Soup in a Stock Pot

Stir in both stocks, chickpeas, and tomatoes.

OPTIONAL: In a blender, puree about 4 cups of the mixture until smooth and add back into the pot. Increase heat and bring to a boil. This will give you a thicker, more stew-like soup. I’ve made this recipe both ways and prefer to skip this step now, just out of ease and not having to clean out the blender.

Cooked Chicken Cubes in a Skillet

In a separate large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet. Cook until golden and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes.

Chicken, Cilantro, and Lemon Added to the Soup in a Stock Pot

Add the cooked chicken to the stew and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer about 5 minutes to heat through. Stir in the cilantro and lemon zest.

Present!

Two Orange Wooden Bowls with Moroccan Chicken Stew, Blue Napkin, and a Bowl of Yogurt

Serve the soup with a dollop of Greek yogurt, extra fresh cilantro, and lemon wedges, if desired. A slice of crusty bread on the side doesn’t hurt either!

Enjoy!

Tips and Techniques

  • Pureeing half of the stew mixture, before the chicken is added to, it will give you a thicker base.
  • Don’t worry about making too much! Leftovers are even more tasty as the flavors will continue to blend together.
  • This stew also freezes well. Freeze in individual size containers for easy meals!

An Orange Wood Bowl with Moroccan Chicken Stew in it

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An Orange Wood Bowl with Moroccan Chicken Stew in it
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Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew

Moroccan Chicken Stew has a unique, delicious flavor! It's a hearty soup that makes a delicious meal. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and crusty bread.
Course Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Chicken, Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 448kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil * divided
  • 2 shallots * diced small
  • 1 lb carrots * peeled and sliced
  • salt and pepper
  • 10 cloves garlic * minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper * optional
  • 4 Cups chicken stock * use gluten free, if necessary
  • 2 Cups vegetable stock * use gluten free, if necessary
  • 2 15.5oz cans chickpeas * drained
  • 2 14.5oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 Cup cilantro leaves * loosely packed, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • Greek yogurt for serving
  • fresh cilantro for serving
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Instructions

  • PREP: peel and slice the carrots and shallots, mince the garlic and cilantro, zest the lemon, and drain the chickpeas. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 
  • Add the carrots and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 
  • Stir in the stocks, chickpeas, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
  • OPTIONAL: In a blender, puree about 4 cups of the mixture until smooth and add back into the pot. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • In a separate large skillet, heat the remaining Tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. 
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until golden and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and lemon zest.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of Greek yogurt, extra fresh cilantro, and lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Pureeing half of the stew mixture before the chicken is added to it will give you a thicker base. 
  • Don't worry about making too much! Leftovers are even more tasty as the flavors will continue to blend together. 
  • This stew also freezes well. Freeze in individual size containers for easy meals!
 
** nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use and any alterations you make to the recipe.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 1307mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 10020IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4.8mg

This recipe was originally published on January 4, 2016. Images were updated and a few minor tweaks were made to the recipe in August 2018.

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Comments

  1. Iryna says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:40 pm

    Looks like a perfect comfort food for a colder weather! I’ve never tried Moroccan dishes but I would definitely give it a try.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      Ahh yes, perfect for cold weather as it has a little spice to warm you right up!

      Reply
  2. Adrianne says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Hey Lauren! This recipe looks delicious! I love recipes that have a little heat to them! I am going to keep this in my recipe list and make it really soon, thanks for sharing the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Adrianne 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kelli Kerkman says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    Yum! This looks great – love all those flavors!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Kelli!

      Reply
  4. Sara Lehman says

    October 10, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    This looks like such a good stew! It is getting colder here and I am stocking up on recipes to keep us toasty!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  5. Sarah Mir says

    October 10, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    I love stocking up on soups for the winter. Pinning this one to make for sure!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      Me too! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. ChickinNH says

    January 5, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    This is also delicious with chicken sausage and a dollop of plain greek yogurt (or sour cream). Yum.

    Reply

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