Chicken and Squash Tagine Traybake

This simple traybake has all of the warming flavours of a tagine with a fraction of the effort. Ras el hanout, apricots, tahini and toasted hazelnuts ...This simple traybake has all of the warming flavours of a tagine with a fraction of the effort. Ras el hanout, apricots, tahini and toasted hazelnuts create the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and nutty flavours, while the squash becomes soft and caramelised as it roasts. As everything cooks together on one tray, the chickpeas turn crispy and soak up the spices alongside the chicken. Full of fibre, protein and colourful vegetables, this a hearty, flavour-packed dinner that’s ideal for busy days. Read more This simple traybake has all of the warming flavours of a tagine with a fraction of the effort. Ras el hanout, apricots, tahini and toasted hazelnuts create the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and nutty flavours, while the squash becomes soft and caramelised as it roasts. As everything cooks together on one tray, the chickpeas turn crispy and soak up the spices alongside the chicken. Full of fibre, protein and colourful vegetables, this a hearty, flavour-packed dinner that’s ideal for busy days. This simple traybake has all of the warming flavours of a tagine with a fraction of the effort. Ras el hanout, apricots, tahini and toasted hazelnuts create the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and nutty flavours, while the squash becomes soft and caramelised as it roasts. As everything cooks together on one tray, the chickpeas turn crispy and soak up the spices alongside the chicken. Full of fibre, protein and colourful vegetables, this a hearty, flavour-packed dinner that’s ideal for busy days.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
40 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts View all Squash, Chilli, Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Olive oil, Legumes, Cinnamon, Nuts, Apricot, Onion, Parsley, Hazelnuts, Seeds, Sesame, Lemon, Chicken
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

46g
Protein
890kcal
Calories
56g
Total Fat
55g
Carbs
16g
Sugars
16g
Fibre
339mg
Calcium
26%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
267mg
Magnesium
64%
 
2162mg
Potassium
46%
 
213mg
Sodium
9%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.9mcg
Vitamin B12
38%
 
0.9mcg
Vitamin D
5%
 
11.8mg
Vitamin E
79%
 
156mcg
Vitamin B9
39%
 
1409mcg
Vitamin A
157%
 
65mg
Vitamin C
72%
 
4mg
Zinc
36%
 
101mcg
Vitamin K
84%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
17.8mg
Vitamin B3
111%
 
1.5mg
Vitamin B6
88%
 
669mg
Phosphorus
54%
 
Protein: 46g; Calories: 890kcal; Total Fat: 56g; Carbs: 55g; Sugars: 16g; Fibre: 16g; Calcium: 339mg (26%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 267mg (64%); Potassium: 2162mg (46%); Sodium: 213mg (9%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.9mcg (38%); Vitamin D: 0.9mcg (5%); Vitamin E: 11.8mg (79%); Vitamin B9: 156mcg (39%); Vitamin A: 1409mcg (157%); Vitamin C: 65mg (72%); Zinc: 4mg (36%); Vitamin K: 101mcg (84%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 17.8mg (111%); Vitamin B6: 1.5mg (88%); Phosphorus: 669mg (54%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts View all Squash, Chilli, Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Olive oil, Legumes, Cinnamon, Nuts, Apricot, Onion, Parsley, Hazelnuts, Seeds, Sesame, Lemon, Chicken

Ingredients

Serves 4
butternut squash
Swaps: pumpkin
3cm cubed
chicken thigh
bone-in, skin-on
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
red onion
cut into wedges
ras el hanout
Swaps: za’atar
white sesame seeds
apricot (dried)
chopped
tahini
zest and juice
chopped
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan.

2

Add the squash, chicken, chickpeas and onion to a large baking tray (use 2 if the tray is overcrowded).

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