Mushroom Chicken With Couscous - Oamc Recipe

Name: Mushroom Chicken With Couscous - Oamc
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups low-fat milk; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups couscous; For garnish; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups low-fat milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
For garnish
chopped cilantro

1
Cut chicken into 1/4-inch strips.
2
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, 1/4 cup broth, soy sauce, cayenne and sherry. Set aside.
3
In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion and mushrooms and saute until onion is brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4
Spray skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken and cook over medium hi heat until chicken is cooked through.
5
Add onion and mushrooms back to pan.
6
Pour in cornstarch mixture. Stir and cook until thickened and bubbly.
7
To serve immediately:
8
Bring milk and 3/4 cup broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
9
Add couscous and stir well.
10
Cover with a lid, remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes.
11
fluff couscous with a fork.
12
Serve chicken/mushroom mixture over the couscous.
13
To freeze:
14
Cool chicken mixture. Package in a large freezer bag or a freezer container.
15
To serve from frozen:
16
Thaw overnight in fridge or thaw in the microwave.
17
Prepare couscous as above.
18
Heat chicken mixture on stove top until hot and bubbly.
19
Serve over couscous and garnish with chopped cilantro.

422

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Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 onion, chopped, 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Chicken With Couscous - Oamc 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!

Mushroom Chicken With Couscous - Oamc

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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