Chicken Couscous Recipe
This easy chicken couscous recipe is a fast, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, fluffy couscous, and colorful veggies come together in one delicious dish your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Ingredients Serves 4
- 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breast – cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup couscous – cooks quickly and fluffs up nicely
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth – adds flavor to the couscous
- 1 tbsp olive oil – for sautéing
- 1 medium onion – chopped
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 1 red bell pepper – diced
- 1 zucchini – chopped
- 1 carrot – grated or thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin – adds warmth and spice
- 1 tsp paprika – for color and flavor
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro – chopped for garnish
- Lemon wedges – for serving
- 🔁 Optional Add-ins:
- Raisins or dried apricots – for a Moroccan touch
- Chickpeas – for added protein
- Crumbled feta – for a Mediterranean twist
Notes
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥘 1. Prep the Couscous
- In a small pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork once done.
🔪 2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika, and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove chicken and set aside.
🧅 3. Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Cook until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
🍲 4. Combine Everything
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.
- Add the fluffed couscous and stir everything together.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
🍋 5. Garnish and Serve
- Plate the dish and top with fresh herbs.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and optional toppings like feta or raisins.