Greek Chicken Stew With Cinnamon Couscous Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Stew With Cinnamon Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Greek Chicken Stew; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 4 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning, crumbled between the fingers; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in puree; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 oven-roasted deli chicken, cut into serving pieces; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed; Cinnamon Couscous; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (10 ounce) box couscous, plain; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon orange juice

Servings: persons

Greek Chicken Stew
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning, crumbled between the fingers
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in puree
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
1 oven-roasted deli chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Cinnamon Couscous
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) box couscous, plain
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange juice

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To make the stew:
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Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and Greek seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4
Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, broth, bay leaves and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Add the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. (The mixture will thicken.).
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Remove the bay leaves and discard. Stir in the olives and lemon juice and serve immediately over the couscous.
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To make the couscous:
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While the stew is simmering, bring the broth, olive oil and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous and raisins, cover, and remove the pan from heat.
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When the moisture has been absorbed, about 5 minutes, sprinkle the cinnamon and orange juice over the couscous. Fluff with a fork to combine the flavors and loosen the couscous. Do not stir.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Greek Chicken Stew, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken Stew With Cinnamon Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Chicken Stew With Cinnamon Couscous

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