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Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans

August 12, 2016 By Patricia 22 Comments

We eat chicken pretty often in my house, and to keep things interesting we try to use a variety of seasonings and prep styles. Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans delivers a fabulous meal that’s not your ordinary chicken dinner.

You'll love how flavorful (and easy) Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans is!

I’m definitely captivated by combining sweet fruit with chicken and seasonings. I recently made a Coronation Chicken Salad that had grapes tossed into the mix along with fabulous curry seasoning, which I loved. After that, I was ready to make another dish along those lines, but…different.

With some dried apricots and chicken on hand, I thought I’d check into some Moroccan seasonings. I combined some basics – turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon – to use in Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans.

Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans is colorful, and definitely flavorful. You'll love it!

I made a roux with butter and flour to incorporate into a rich sauce. This tasty sauce developed a pretty color and coated all the ingredients that were tossed into the skillet.

This dish sounds exotic, but that doesn’t mean it’s difficult to make or requires hard-to-come-by ingredients. As always, it’s easy to mix things up to suit your tastes. The next time I made this dish (there will definitely be a next time!) I might include tomatoes and more seasonings, like ginger.

I love simple and flavorful meals like Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans!From checking out other Moroccan chicken recipes, it doesn’t seem like a lot of veggies are included, but I loved adding green beans to mine. You know how it goes – everyone has his or her own style and personal touch to making meals unique and special.

I’d love to hear from you if you try my recipe for Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans. I hope you’ll like it as much as I do!

Dig in and enjoy Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans!
Hungry for more chicken recipes? Check these out:
Napa Cabbage Summer Rolls with Chicken & Spicy Peanut Sauce
Smoky Chicken Sandwiches with Chipotle Orange Pineapple Sauce
Curried Vegetable & Chicken Tortellini Soup

Serves 4

Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Green Beans

This chicken dish is anything but boring! The colorful and rich sauce is what makes it so delicious, and it's easy to make, too!

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Ingredients

  • 2 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth (make sure the broth is just warm when you use it)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (extra to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (extra to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 10 ounces green beans
  • 1/3 cup dried apricot, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra as garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, so it browns, flipping once until done (about 7-10 minutes). You may need to cook in two batches so the chicken isn’t crowded in the skillet. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Set aside.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large, clean skillet over medium-high heat. When melted, add the onion and cook for a minute or so.
  3. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and the flour. Use a whisk to stir the mixture. The mixture will clump together. Stir it around for 30 seconds or so.
  4. A little at a time, add the chicken broth, whisking. The mixture will begin to thicken.
  5. Add the salt, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, and cinnamon. Stir to combine and add the green beans and apricots.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken to the skillet, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  7. Toss the mixture and serve warm with couscous.
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Nutrition

Calories: 319 cal
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 18 g
Sodium: 861 g
Cholesterol: 71 g
Protein: 22 g
Fiber: 2 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, dinner, main dish, Moroccan chicken

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Comments

  1. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    August 12, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    Hi Patricia! I'm always looking for new quick, easy and delicious chicken recipes and this looks like a winner! I love the combination of spices and the apricots to give it that sweetness. Looks yummy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:17 am

      Thanks so much, Katie! I just love those apricots :)
      Reply
  2. Marye says

    August 12, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    We eat a lot of chicken too, I definitely need to try this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:16 am

      Hope you do, Marye!
      Reply
  3. Beth (OMG! Yummy) says

    August 12, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I love the addition of the green beans! Also, if you have a chance to buy some turkish pepper - such as Aleppo - it would be an awesome substitute for the cayenne! Great recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:16 am

      Thanks for the good idea, Beth! )
      Reply
  4. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    August 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I love how this sauce is so rich and colorful!! I am definitely going to make this soon! Thanks
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:15 am

      Thanks, Katerina! Hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  5. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    August 12, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    This sounds absolutely divine to me, and easy enough for a weeknight meal! Mixing in the fruit with the chicken is right up my alley, and I know my family will love this too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:15 am

      Thanks, Michelle! Hope you try it and enjoy with your family!
      Reply
  6. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Love all the flavors in this dish, it sounds so good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:15 am

      Thanks, Erin!
      Reply
  7. Taylor Kiser says

    August 13, 2016 at 12:48 am

    You can never have too many different recipes for chicken in my opinion! And this one looks so delicious! Definitely a must try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:15 am

      Thanks a bunch, Taylor!
      Reply
  8. Matthew From Nomageddon says

    August 13, 2016 at 2:26 am

    I love moroccan food so much!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:14 am

      So many great flavors!
      Reply
  9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    August 13, 2016 at 4:24 am

    I am always looking for more recipes with turmeric. This is perfect! My family will love it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 14, 2016 at 12:10 am

      Oh - that's great news! Hope you all enjoy!
      Reply
  10. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

    August 13, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    This look so delicious! I cannot wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 14, 2016 at 12:10 am

      Thanks, Laura!
      Reply
  11. Dee says

    August 14, 2016 at 7:53 am

    I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one sounds delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 17, 2016 at 3:44 am

      Thanks, Dee! Hope you try it and like it!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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