Garlic-Herb Chicken and Couscous Skillet

Name: Garlic-Herb Chicken and Couscous Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1.5 cup chicken broth; 1 cup quick-cooking couscous; 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Quick-seared chicken breast and vegetables simmered with flavorful garlic and herbs, served with fluffy couscous for a light yet satisfying meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.58/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
1.5 cup chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of chicken breast pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add 1/2 of a chopped yellow onion and 1 chopped red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 cup of quick-cooking couscous. Cover and remove from heat, letting it stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is fluffy.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the cooked chicken pieces and 1/2 cup of fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure you use quick-cooking couscous for this recipe to keep the cooking time within the 30-minute limit. You can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra brightness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 393
Protein: 33.7 g
Carbohydrates: 47.6 g
Fat: 7.1 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 822 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg