Super Quick Moroccan Chicken Couscous
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Super Quick Moroccan Chicken Couscous. Packed with warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika, this recipe brings the rich aromas of Moroccan cuisine right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast, sautéed vegetables, and fluffy couscous are simmered with chicken stock and sweet raisins, creating the perfect balance of savory and sweet. A garnish of slivered almonds and fresh parsley adds crunch and brightness, while a squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together with a refreshing zing. Ideal for busy evenings, this one-pan dish is as effortless as it is delicious, leaving you with a wholesome, hearty meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup couscous
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Pour in the chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Stir in the couscous and raisins, then immediately remove the skillet from the heat.
Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let the couscous absorb the liquid for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Gently mix to combine all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the dish with slivered almonds and chopped parsley for garnish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving for a burst of flavor.
Serve the Moroccan chicken couscous warm, with extra lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 328 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 4669 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 136.7 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
