Chicken Curry Shakshuka

This twist on the delicious classic breakfast dish gives it a heartier dinner spin! With chickpeas and butternut squash, this is a cozy meal to curl up with

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Chicken Curry Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a classic North African and Middle Eastern dish. It's usually eaten for breakfast but it can be enjoyed for any meal actually. It's typically made with gently poached eggs in a simmered sauce of tomatoes and red bell pepper. You can find the recipe for my easy shakshuka here
This fun twist swaps out the eggs with chicken and also adds a kick with curry. I make it a little more hearty with chickpeas and butternut squash. It's a delicious and comforting warm meal that you're going to love!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast or Thighs
  • 1 Yellow Onion, Sliced into strips
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, de seeded and sliced into strips
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 oz Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash, diced
  • 15 oz Canned Chickpeas, drained

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, add olive oil until warm. Add your chicken breast and sear until browned. Flip over and add your garlic, bell pepper and onion. Sear for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to a simmer. Add your canned tomatoes. Using the back of a spoon, lightly press down onto the tomatoes to break them down a bit. Make sure its well mixed into the ingredients.
  • Add your paprika, cumin, curry powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
  • Add butternut squash and chickpeas. Mix well. Cover with lid and let it simmer until the butternut squash is cooked through about 15 minutes.