Moroccan Spiced Chicken Tagine

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A slow-cooked, aromatic stew with apricots, olives, and warm spices for a fragrant finish. This Moroccan-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, apricots, green olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 4 Moroccan cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté 1 tbsp cinnamon and 1 tsp cumin for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup diced apricots and 1/2 cup pitted olives, stirring to coat.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture over the chicken. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, then serve with couscous or bread.

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