Tender chicken cooked in aromatic Moroccan spices served with flavorful butternut squash noodles.

This Moroccan-style chicken dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. The tender chicken is seasoned with a blend of traditional Moroccan spices, served on a bed of spiralized butternut squash noodles for a healthy twist on a classic Moroccan dish.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 butternut squash
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Spiralize the butternut squash into noodles and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
6. Add butternut squash noodles and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until noodles are tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.

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