Creamy Chicken Vegetable Tagine with Cheese – Easy One-Pan Moroccan Style Dinner

This **Creamy Chicken Vegetable Tagine with Cheese** is a comforting, flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich creamy cheese sauce. Inspired by Moroccan tagine cooking but with a delicious cheesy twist, it’s perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals.

The chicken and vegetables are first sautéed with aromatic spices, then finished with cooking cream and topped with melted mozzarella. The result is a hearty, satisfying dish with beautiful layers of flavor and texture that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 500-600g chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes
• Mixed vegetables: potatoes, zucchini, carrots, peas, green beans, bell peppers (mixed colors), mushrooms
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cooking cream
• 1-1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1-1½ cups chicken broth
• Spices: salt, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, chicken spices, pinch of thyme or rosemary
• Chopped green onions and fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them into medium pieces.
2. In a large tagine pot or deep pan, heat olive oil or butter. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and golden.
3. Add the chicken cubes and cook until the color changes. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, and chicken spices.
4. Add the mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, zucchini, green beans, peas, peppers, and mushrooms). Stir well to coat everything with the spices.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and let it cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until the chicken and vegetables are almost tender.
6. Stir in the cooking cream and a handful of chopped green onions and coriander. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Transfer to a baking dish if needed, sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
9. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and serve hot.

Tips for Success

• Use chicken thighs for juicier results, or breast for a lighter version.
• Cut vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
• Don’t skip the cream — it creates the rich, silky sauce.
• You can add chili flakes or harissa for a spicy kick.
• This tagine tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.

Enjoy this hearty, creamy, and flavorful **Chicken Vegetable Tagine with Cheese** — a comforting one-pan meal that brings the whole family to the table!