Mediterranean Chicken and Sausage Couscous Pot

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Sausage Couscous Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan); 4 hot Italian sausage links; 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (2/3 palmful); 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced; 1 10-ounce box frozen French-cut green beans, defrosted; 1 cup chicken stock or broth; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 2 oranges, zest reserved, peel and pith removed, cut into disks; 1/3 cup plain couscous; 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan)
4 hot Italian sausage links
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (2/3 palmful)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 10-ounce box frozen French-cut green beans, defrosted
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 oranges, zest reserved, peel and pith removed, cut into disks
1/3 cup plain couscous
2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

1
Heat a large soup pot with the EVOO over medium-high heat.
2
Add the sausage and brown all over for about 5 minutes.
3
Move the sausage to one side of the pot and then add the sliced chicken.
4
Season liberally with salt and pepper and add the poultry seasoning.
5
Brown the chicken for about 3 minutes, then turn to brown opposite side.
6
Add the onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper.
7
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
8
Add the defrosted green beans and the chicken stock.
9
Bring the liquid up to a simmer, then add the olives, capers, orange slices, and orange zest, and stir to distribute.
10
Stir in the couscous and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
11
Turn the stove off and let the pot sit covered for 5 minutes.
12
Remove the lid and add the parsley while fluffing the dish with a serving fork.
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Serve immediately, making sure everyone gets a sausage link.
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Broths and stocks have come a long way in the last few years, not only with their taste and consistency but with their packaging, too.
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They now come in resealable paper containers found on the soup aisle right alongside the cans.
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The paper containers make storage of remaining product easy; always keep some on hand in your refrigerator.
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Stocks especially add long-cooked flavor to any quick-cooking dish!

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan), 4 hot Italian sausage links, 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken and Sausage Couscous Pot 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!