25-Minute One Pot Chicken and Couscous Recipe | Flavorful & Easy
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A simple and flavorful one-pot meal with tender chicken and fluffy couscous.
- Author: Ava Hartley
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use whole wheat couscous for extra fiber.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more nutrients.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg