Moroccan Chicken & Vegetable Casserole
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
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2T olive oil
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1 red onion, sliced
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2 large chicken breasts (around 600g)
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2t ground coriander
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2t ground cumin
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1t turmeric
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1/2t cinnamon
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1/4t chilli powder (optional)
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1 zucchini, cubed
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1 red capsicum, deseeded, sliced
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400g chopped tomatoes, canned
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400g chickpeas, canned, drained
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10 dried apricots, chopped
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250ml chicken stock
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salt & pepper
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handful fresh coriander, chopped to serve
Directions
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Preheat the oven at 200C/180C fan-forced.
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Heat up the oil in a oven-proof saucepan or flame proof casserole dish on a medium heat.
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Gently fry the chicken and red onion for 8 minutes until browned, stir occasionally.
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Add spices and cook off for 30 seconds.
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Add the rest of the ingredients except coriander.
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Once it's at a gentle simmer l cover with a lid and place into the oven.
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Cook for around 45 minutes until the sauce has thickened. If too watery remove lid carefully and cook for a further 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped coriander to serve.
Serves with brown rice and or a green salad.
*** For a vegetarian option replace the chicken with 500g of sweet potato or pumpkin & use vegetable stock.