Italian Chicken And Couscous Recipes

ITALIAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat medium stockpot, add olive oil and saute carrots, celery and red pepper until translucent.
• Add chicken stock or vegetarian stock. Bring to a boil, add couscous and lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

JACKIE'S ITALIAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Stir in reserved tomato liquid, chicken, onion, oregano, and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken in no longer pink in center.
• Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in zucchini, couscous and tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with a fork or snipping with kitchen scissors; remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil 1 minute, stirring frequently.2. Stir in reserved tomato liquid, chicken, onion, oregano and pepper. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.3. Stir in broth heat to boiling. Stir in zucchini, couscous and tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with a fork or snipping with kitchen scissors remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving (about 1 1/4 cups): Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 70mg Sodium 520mg Carbohydrate 37g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 33g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 16% Calcium 6% Iron 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat 1 Vegetable 1 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

QUICK CHICKEN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place couscous in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil; stir with a spoon until all couscous is coated with oil. Level off to smooth the top and set aside.
• Season chicken on both sides with salt.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip and add onions. Sear chicken on second side, while sauteing onions at the same time, for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove chicken to a plate and let cool for a few minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and return to the saucepan.
• Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place over high heat. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and carefully dump it on top of the couscous; do not stir. Immediately wrap bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
• When timer goes off, unwrap foil and toss in parsley. Stir to combine ingredients. Taste and adjust for salt.
• Spoon couscous onto serving plate and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute. Add the chicken, red pepper, and onion. Saute for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned on both sides, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken broth, water, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and stir in the couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN CHICKEN-COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broth to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Mix couscous, vegetables and chicken in large bowl. Pour dressing over mixture; toss lightly to coat. Line 6 salad plates with lettuce. Spoon salad onto lettuce.