Best Salsa Couscous Chicken Recipes

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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI COUSCOUS WITH SALSA



Chicken and Broccoli Couscous With Salsa image

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

1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package couscous, Near East Brand Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil flavor

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

CHICKEN WITH SALSA AND COUSCOUS



Chicken With Salsa and Couscous image

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

3 cups hot cooked rice or 3 cups couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
8 chicken thighs, preferably with skin removed
1 cup thick 'n chunky salsa
1/4 cup water
3 -4 tablespoons dried currants (or to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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.

SALSA CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



SALSA CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 C. hot cooked couscous or rice
1 T oil
1/4 C. coarsely chopped almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 chicken thighs, skin removed
1 1/2 C. salsa
3/8 C. water
3 T. dried currants
1 1/2 T. honey
1 t. cumin
3/4 t. cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cook couscous Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over med-hi heat until hot. Add almonds;cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from skillet;set aside. Add garlic and chicken to skillet;cook 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is browned, turning once. In small bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients;mix well. Add to chicken. Reduce heat to medium;cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds. Serve over couscous

SALSA COUSCOUS CHICKEN



Salsa Couscous Chicken image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 chicken thighs, skin removed
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried currants or raisins
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups hot cooked couscous or rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove almonds from skillet with slotted spoon set aside.Add garlic to skillet cook and stir 30 seconds. Add chicken cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, turning once.In medium bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients except couscous mix well. Add to chicken mix well. Reduce heat to medium cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds. Serve chicken mixture with couscous. Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 490 Protein 34g Carbohydrate 46g Fat 19g Sodium 560mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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