Chicken and Couscous

How 'bout giving a today twist to Middle Eastern couscous tossed with chicken and vegetables? Chicken and Couscous brings together a bunch of cultures around your table.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 25 min

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 ¼ pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-ounce) package couscous

Instructions

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

Note

If you have any of this left over, simply reheat it in the microwave or in a skillet with a little more water or chicken broth.