Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl

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Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 29, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the couscous to the skillet and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and fluff the couscous with a fork.
  8. Add the diced tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and parsley to the couscous and stir to combine.
  9. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine.
  10. Serve the Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl warm.

Interesting Facts

  • Couscous is a type of pasta made from semolina flour, which is a type of wheat.
  • Kalamata olives are a type of black olive that is native to Greece.
  • Feta cheese is a type of cheese made from sheep's milk.