Harvesttime Chicken With Couscous Recipe

Name: Harvesttime Chicken With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup peach or mango salsa; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup peach or mango salsa
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

1
In a 4-qt. slow cooker, layer sweet potatoes, red pepper and chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, salsa, raisins and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until sweet potatoes and chicken are tender.
2
About 10 minutes before serving, prepare couscous. In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
3
Remove chicken from slow cooker; coarsely shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker, stirring gently to combine. Serve with couscous.
4
Place cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add a little broth or water if necessary.

120

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped, 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained, and more.

Yes, Harvesttime Chicken With Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Harvesttime Chicken With Couscous

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Variations & substitutions

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