Chicken & Butternut Squash Tagine Recipe

Name: Chicken & Butternut Squash Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 8 ounces about 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash; 1/3 cup halved potted black oil-cured olives; 2/3 cup pitted prunes, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional); 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces about 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1/3 cup halved potted black oil-cured olives
2/3 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)

1
Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, for about 8 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and stir in the garlic. Cook until it becomes fragrant, for about 1 minute.
2
Stir the cumin and the other spices into the onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the chicken pieces and coat with the spices.
3
Add 1 cup of water, and stir well to remove spices from the bottom of the pan. Add squash, olives, and prunes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Taste for salt. Garnish with cilantro and parsley. Serve with Basic Couscous.
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Recipe adapted from Cooking Light, November 2009.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Butternut Squash Tagine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Butternut Squash Tagine

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