Chicken and Zucchini Skillet with Couscous

Name: Chicken and Zucchini Skillet with Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 0.75 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 zucchini (medium, quartered lengthwise and sliced); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.5 cup couscous (uncooked); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.13 teaspoon salt; 0.13 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Tender chicken and fresh zucchini are tossed in vibrant Cajun spices, pan-fried for speed, and served with fluffy, quick-cooking couscous for an incredibly fast and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Cajun
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.78/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat

Ingredients

0.75 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 zucchini (medium, quartered lengthwise and sliced)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
0.5 cup couscous (uncooked)
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.13 teaspoon salt
0.13 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup chicken broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in uncooked couscous, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 3/50 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Keep warm.
While couscous cooks, pat chicken thigh pieces dry and toss with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through.
Add sliced zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp and chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and 3/43 teaspoon black pepper.
Serve the chicken and zucchini skillet immediately over the fluffy couscous. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay moist better than breasts in a quick skillet dish. Don't overcook the vegetables, they should retain some bite.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 503
Protein: 42.8 g
Carbohydrates: 49.9 g
Fat: 16.6 g
Fiber: 7.2 g
Sodium: 1001 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
Sugar: 7.6 g
Cholesterol: 144 mg