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Chicken & Couscous

If you’re bored with the same old chicken dishes, this gourmet option brings a healthy and hearty option to the table. This couscous dish is so nice you will have to eat it twice!
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 2 servings
Calories 788.22 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 6 ounce(s) red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced bell pepper
  • 8 ounce(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat couscous

Instructions

 

  • Heat oil in large saute pan.
  • Add onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, cook 1 minute, then add chicken strips and cook over medium heat about 2 minutes.
  • Add black pepper, paprika, ginger, and cumin and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover pan and let stand 10 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 788.22kcalCarbohydrates: 83.53gProtein: 71.39gFat: 21.14gSaturated Fat: 3.94gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1118.2mgFiber: 8.81gSugar: 7.89g

Keyword Chicken, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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