Best Chicken With Roasted Peppers And Couscous Recipes

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND COUSCOUS

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Are you looking for a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes? This easy chicken and couscous recipe is where amazing meets flavor. It's hard not to love this dish with its tender, roasted red peppers. Try adding a little color to your roasted pepper couscous with coarsely chopped, fresh parsley. If you're lucky enough for leftovers, our Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Couscous makes for a delightful lunch the following day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup diced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1 jar (10 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onions soften and begin to brown. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in broth, chicken, couscous and roasted peppers; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in feta, parsley and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize About 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1430 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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My sister shared this recipe, and it's been a hit with me, my husband and our friends ever since. After working all day, I love that this dish is fast to prepare. Plus, it's irresistibly bright and delicious. -Shari Ruffalo, Watertown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 package (5.8 ounces) roasted garlic and olive oil couscous
1 cup water
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, contents of the couscous seasoning packet, water and 1 teaspoon oil. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the lemon juice, garlic and oregano; rub over chicken. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Stir tomato into the couscous; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges