CHICKEN WITH SALSA AND COUSCOUS
I made this using Pace Picante Sauce but any salsa will do, I also added in 2 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes for some heat.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- While couscous or rice is cooking heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add in almonds; cook 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove almonds from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside.
- Add garlic; cook 30 seconds then add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning once.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salsa, and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Add to chicken; mix well.
- Reduce heat to medium; cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until fork-tender or until the juices run clear stirring occasionally.
- Stir in almonds.
- Serve chicken with cooked coucous or rice.
HARVESTTIME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
Even on busy days, I can start this chicken in a slow cooker and still get to work on time. When I come home, spinach salad and crescent rolls round out the menu. -Heidi Rudolph, Oregon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 4-qt. slow cooker, layer sweet potatoes, red pepper and chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, salsa, raisins and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until sweet potatoes and chicken are tender., About 10 minutes before serving, prepare couscous. In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Remove chicken from slow cooker; coarsely shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker, stirring gently to combine. Serve with couscous., Freeze option: Place cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI COUSCOUS WITH SALSA
Couscous is one of the staple foods of the Maghreb (western North Africa). I am always experimenting & combining it with different flavors. I watched a friend whip this up for our lunch one day & it became my new favorite.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir salsa ingredients together. Season to taste with salt & pepper, set aside.
- Bring water to a boil and stir in oil, couscous & seasoning packet from box.
- Cover, remove from heat & let stand while you prepare the chicken.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
- Add chicken & cook 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
- Add the broccoli & cook while stirring 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp tender.
- Fluff couscous with fork & stir into chicken & broccoli.
- To serve, portion couscous on plates & top with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 941.9, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 153.9, Carbohydrate 118.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 60.4
SALSA CHICKEN
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Provided by Faye
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
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
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
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