Jackie’s Italian Chicken and Couscous

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Jackie's Italian Chicken and Couscous recipe for a hearty dinner
in Dinner

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 can stewed tomatoes , drained and 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 lb chicken breast , cut into 1/2-inch strips ( boneless and skinless )
1 medium onion , thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves , chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 medium zucchini , cut lengthwise in half , then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
0.5 package couscous ( 3/4 cup )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
385
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Jackie's Italian Chicken and Couscous recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. The chicken is cooked in a rich tomato sauce with fresh oregano and garlic, and served over fluffy couscous alongside tender zucchini. The result is a dish that is full of flavor and easy to make, with ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3.Add stewed tomatoes, chicken, onion, oregano, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium.
4.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5.Stir in chicken broth, zucchini, and couscous. Bring to a boil.
6.Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

PROS

Jackie’s Italian Chicken and Couscous recipe is full of flavor and the perfect comfort food for a hearty dinner.

The ingredients are easy to find and the dish comes together quickly for a delicious meal.

CONS

This dish contains a fair amount of sodium, especially if you use canned stewed tomatoes and chicken broth.

People watching their sodium intake need to exercise caution when consuming this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and contains a good serving of vegetables from the zucchini.
Couscous is a complex carbohydrate that provides a sustained release of energy.
Zucchini contains important antioxidants and vitamins that are beneficial for cardiovascular health.

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