One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

Published February 22, 2018. Updated August 21, 2019

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The one pan dinner fad maybe came and went but it’s still totally my thing! This One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous is one of my favorite one pan dinners to date! It has a delicious blend of flavors and textures, it’s a healthy dinner, and it’s brimming with those irresistible deliciously spiced Moroccan flavors. 

One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

Moroccan Chicken Dinner

I’ve actually already made this dinner probably 4 or 5 times over the last few months so it’s due time that I shared it. It’s a combination of two summer favorites (this Grilled Moroccan Chicken and this Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Veggies and Chick Peas), but I blend them together into something that can be made together on the stovetop.

One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

Layered together are diced chicken breasts, sauteed veggies, lemony couscous, sweet apricots or raisins, spices, fresh herbs, and sliced almonds and together they harmoniously create one unforgettable dish!

Because who wants a bland and boring chicken dinner??

How To Make Moroccan Chicken

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One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

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One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

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One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

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One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
4.75 from 16 votes

One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

This is one of my favorite one pan dinners to date! It has a delicious blend of flavors and textures, it's a healthy dinner, and it's brimming with those irresistible deliciously spiced Moroccan flavors. 
Servings: 4
Prep15 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Ready in: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Add chicken to pan season with salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp coriander and 1/4 cinnamon. Cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. 
  • Transfer chicken to a sheet of foil and wrap to keep warm. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in skillet. 
  • Add in bell pepper and onion and saute 5 minutes. 
  • Add in carrots, garlic, remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp coriander, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and turmeric and saute 1 minute.
  • Add in chicken broth and apricots, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil (it shouldn't just simmer on the edges it should boil lightly in the center as well). 
  • Stir in couscous then remove from heat and let rest 5 - 6 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in chicken and any accumulated juices, lemon juice, almonds, cilantro and mint (you can also add in little more broth if desired). Serve warm.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 202mg9%
Potassium 1112mg32%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 10240IU205%
Vitamin C 82mg99%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
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34 Comments

  • Chris

    I am saving this recipe. It was super easy and very flavorful. It’s nice to change up our flavor profile, too. I swapped couscous for quinoa because that was all I had and it was perfect, just bring broth to boil, as directed, then add 3/4 c quinoa and simmer with lid for 15 minutes.

    • Jason Rabin

      Terrible. Should have specified the type of couscous needed. Should have provided better instructions. Complete failure.

  • Sherry R Sellman

    If I was Moroccan and had to subsist on this seasoning I’d kill myself! This definitely goes way beyond bland and boring. If you’re going to venture into the world of foreign flavors, you’ll have to give up Midwestern lime Jello salads. Made this, added Mexican sour cream to jazz it up (which beat heck out of what was on my plate originally), and tossed the printed recipe into the recycle bin. We eat lots of spicy foods with multiple seasonings, most of which make you sit up and pay attention. Can’t stop yawning!

    • Freya

      I never reply to things like this but honestly what a sad person you are, going out of your way to be an absolute a**hole! I am shocked.
      A simple “flavor was a bit bland but I added this” would suffice. Rude lady

  • susan legan

    made many of morrocon dishes .. but will not be making this one again ..it would have been okay.. but adding dry cous cous.. to the recipe it was like a plate of dried splodge…

  • Shabs

    Hi! Thank you so much for posting this. I whipped this up in half and hour and was super delicious! Will be making it again and again. I also added some
    Chickpeas and olives.

  • Anna

    I really enjoyed this! I followed the recipe but added both dried apricots and raisins so I ended up with a fruitier version, which I loved! I also sprinkled in some pomegranate seeds at the end which added a lovely freshness to it. I’ve made this twice now and will definitely come back to it again. I think it’s given me about five portions each time.

  • Sarah

    Delicious! Had a ton of flavor and easy to clean up after. Will definitely be making this again.

  • Malia

    This receipe was so delicious! Thank you. I did add chick peas to the receipe as I didn’t have enough chicken. Thank you. It’s definitely a keeper.