Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach brings tender chicken thighs together with sweet butternut squash, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant spices like cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Bright lemon and fresh spinach finish the stew with a fresh, balanced lift. It’s a comforting, Moroccan-inspired dinner that works well for weeknights yet feels special enough for casual entertaining.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, coriander, and black pepper in a small bowl to make a paste. Toss 1 tablespoon of the spice paste with the chicken thighs in a medium bowl and set aside.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in the pot until shimmering, about 1 minute. Cook and stir the onion with the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt until the onion softens, about 6 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the remaining spice paste, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in the water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken, butternut squash, and tomatoes with their juices; stir to combine, then spread the mixture in an even layer. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure valve to sealing. Select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Use the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure with the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Stir the spinach into the pot and cover without locking the lid. Let it stand until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and zest; season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 406.59 kcal High 20%
- Protein 24.15 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 35.95 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.54 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.52 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.42 mg High 34%
- Sodium 293.41 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 6.15 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 8.86 g --
- Added Sugars 4.16 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 166.53 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 426.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 347.9 mcg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin C 36.67 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Butternut Squash. Each serving provides about 406.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butternut Squash, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 406.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 406.59 calories and 24.15 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 293.41 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.52 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.16 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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