Quick Chicken Couscous
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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1.25 cups whole wheat couscous
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 pinch kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste
0.5 cup diced red onion
1 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup diced zucchini
0.5 cup diced green beans
0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
0.25 cup thinly sliced green onions
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
1 pinch chili flakes
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Step 1 (Put couscous in a heat-proof bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Mix until couscous is coated with oil. Smooth the top and set aside.)
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Step 2 (Season the chicken with salt on both sides.)
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Step 3 (Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip the chicken and add onions. Cook the chicken on the second side for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring the onions.)
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Step 4 (Take the chicken out of the saucepan and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut it into 1/2-inch pieces and put it back in the saucepan.)
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Step 5 (Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, smoked paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Put it over high heat. When it starts boiling, remove from heat and pour it over the couscous. Do not mix. Cover the bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.)
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Step 6 (When the timer goes off, remove the foil and add parsley. Mix everything together. Check the salt and adjust if needed.)
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Step 7 (Spoon the couscous onto a plate. Add feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley on top. Drizzle with olive oil.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 966 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 35g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 70mg
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Sodium 1429mg
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Total Carbohydrate 125g
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Dietary Fiber 21g
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Protein 46g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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