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Moroccan Chicken Couscous With Chickpeas

Moroccan Chicken Couscous With Chickpeas prepared dish

This moroccan chicken couscous with chickpeas is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous. The addition of chickpeas adds protein and texture, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, salt, onion, black pepper.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 500 g chicken breast (diced)
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup couscous (uncooked)
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Add the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add the chickpeas and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to package instructions using the remaining chicken broth.
  8. Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve topped with the chicken and chickpea mixture.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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