Instant Pot Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas
Made in an Instant Pot with chickpeas and apricots, this sweet and savory chicken tagine is like the classic Moroccan stew but made in a snap!
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 31, 2026Share
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Made in an Instant Pot with chickpeas and apricots, this sweet and savory chicken tagine is like the classic Moroccan stew but made in a snap!
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Ingredients 16
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch saffron
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
0.33333334326744 cup halved dried apricots
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Instructions
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1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Put the olive oil in the hot pot and brown the chicken thighs, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the inner pot and set aside.
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Toss the onion and garlic into the pot, then add the cinnamon, cumin, ginger, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and saffron. Cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Hit Cancel to turn off Saute mode.
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Place chicken back into the pot on top of onion mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Sprinkle apricots over the top. Season with a little salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid.
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Set to high pressure according to the manual and set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Let the pressure release naturally following the instructions, around 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the mint leaves and chickpeas.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 48mg
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Sodium 517mg
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Total Carbohydrate 22g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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