Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas
This Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas layers warm Moroccan spices with tender chicken, silky onions, and plump dried fruit for a gently sweet, aromatic bite. The chickpeas add heartiness while saffron and mint lift the flavors, making it ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add olive oil to the hot cooker and sear the chicken thighs until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the inner pot and set it aside.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic to the pot, then add the cinnamon, cumin, ginger, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and saffron. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Press Cancel to exit Saute mode.
- 3
Return the chicken to the pot on top of the onion mixture. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Sprinkle the apricots over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid.
- 4
Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the chickpeas and mint leaves.
- Calories 1720.26 kcal High 86%
- Protein 265.02 g Good Source 530%
- Carbohydrate 67.08 g 24%
- Total Fat 44.11 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 851.38 mg High 284%
- Sodium 2864.74 mg High 125%
- Dietary Fiber 9.3 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 10.02 g --
- Added Sugars 1.28 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 140.35 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.1 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 228.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 68.17 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 15.49 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apricot Halves, Chicken Broth, Chickpea Puffs, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 1720.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Halves, Chicken Broth, Chickpea Puffs, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Mint. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1720.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 1720.26 calories and 265.02 g of protein, or 530% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2864.74 mg (125% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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