Best 8 Greek Chicken Stew With Cinnamon Couscous Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our exploration of the tantalizing flavors of Greek chicken stew paired with the aromatic essence of cinnamon couscous. This traditional dish, deeply rooted in Greek cuisine, promises an explosion of flavors that will delight your palate and transport you to the vibrant streets of Athens. Get ready to savor the succulent chicken, braised in a rich and savory tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. The cinnamon couscous, a perfect accompaniment, offers a delightful contrast with its delicate sweetness and fluffy texture. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, guiding you through the steps to create an authentic Greek chicken stew with cinnamon couscous that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK CHICKEN STEW



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With bottled Greek seasoning and a rotisserie chicken, you can spoil your family with the delights of a Greek dinner unbelievably quickly. The couscous adds a nice medley of flavors and really makes this stew come alive.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
4 teaspoons dried 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 fat free, less sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
Pepper, to taste
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cinnamon Couscous, recipe follows
2 cups fat free, less sodium chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat free, less sodium chicken broth plus 1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) box plain, quick-cooking couscous (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, broth, bay leaves, and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. The mixture will thicken. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Stir in the olives and lemon juice, and serve immediately over the couscous.
  • While the stew is simmering, bring the broth, 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 the heat. 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.

GREEK CHICKEN STEW WITH CINNAMON COUSCOUS



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I was hesitant about trying this recipe since I'm not a fan of raisins or garbanzo beans. I'm glad I did because it is very tasty! From Sara's Secrets on the Food Network.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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
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

Steps:

  • To make the stew:.
  • 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.
  • Add the garlic and Greek seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, broth, bay leaves and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. (The mixture will thicken.).
  • Remove the bay leaves and discard. Stir in the olives and lemon juice and serve immediately over the couscous.
  • To make the couscous:.
  • 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.
  • 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.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND WHOLE GRAIN COUSCOUS



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A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner! Vegetables and even meat can vary according to taste, but I find squash, carrots, bell peppers, and lamb work well in this recipe. Even though the spices seem strange, the flavors are subtle but fragrant! A real favorite at home.

Provided by Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
2 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the couscous according to package directions.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook onion until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot, and cook until well browned. Pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
  • Mix carrots and zucchini into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve stew over cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1539 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GREEK CHICKEN STEW WITH CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES



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Chicken, cauliflower, olives, tomatoes, feta - this is a stew of extraordinary flavor and complexity, down to its hints of cinnamon and garlic. The recipe uses skinless chicken legs or thighs; you could substitute ones with the skin if you like. (But don't use chicken breasts, which will dry out.) You can use more or less chicken depending on your needs. And, important to note, you can freeze the finished dish, making it an excellent delivery to new parents or anyone in need of a home-cooked meal.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
6 to 8 chicken legs and/or thighs, skinned
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice, pulsed in a food processor
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 small or 1/2 large cauliflower, cored, broken into florets, and sliced about 1/2 inch thick
12 kalamata olives (about 45 grams), rinsed, pitted and cut in half (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 to 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep, heavy lidded skillet or casserole and brown the chicken, in batches if necessary, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the pieces to a plate or bowl as they're browned. Pour off the fat from the pan. Add the vinegar to the pan and scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan, and turn the heat down to medium. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, cover and let the onion cook for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until it is lightly browned and very soft.
  • Add the garlic and stir together for a minute or two more, until the garlic is fragrant, then add the tomatoes and their juice, the cinnamon, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is reduced slightly and fragrant.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated in the bowl. If necessary, add enough water to barely cover the chicken. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower and kalamata olives and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the chicken is just about falling off the bone. Stir in the parsley, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with grains, with the feta sprinkled on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1127 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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This all-American chicken stew goes global when you include fresh ginger and serve over hot cooked couscous.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. oil
1-1/2 lb. bone-in chicken thighs
3 carrots, finely chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Heat oil in ovenproof Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides. Remove chicken from pan; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from pan.
  • Add carrots, tomatoes, dressing, ginger and garlic to reserved drippings in pan; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Top with chicken; cover.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

GREEK STEW



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I'm not sure how 'Greek' this is. However, my father made this, his parents came from Cephalonia, and he called it 'Greek stew.' As with many such recipes, the leftovers are even better a day or two later.

Provided by Craig Chandler

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cooking spray (such as Pam®)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
8 chicken thighs, or more to taste, trimmed
2 cups dry white wine
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 drop hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare a Dutch oven or large pot with cooking spray. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove onion mixture to a bowl.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in the pot again over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil, turning a few times, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour wine over the chicken; bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir onion mixture, tomato sauce, black pepper, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and cinnamon with the simmering chicken; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is easily pulled apart, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 402.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CINNAMON AND CHICKEN STEW



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This spice-infused stew is great for a brisk fall day. For the most flavor and juiciness, we cooked the chicken on the bone.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas (or 3 1/2 cups fresh chickpeas)
1/2 small lemon, seeded and finely chopped, plus wedges for serving
4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 sticks cinnamon
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium heat and add oil. Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add cumin and stir for 30 seconds. Add chickpeas, lemon, tomatoes, and cinnamon; cook until tomatoes soften slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Season chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add to pot. Add 1 1/2 cups water, nestling chicken into liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook, partially covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. Remove chicken.
  • Continue cooking over high heat to reduce slightly if necessary, crushing some chickpeas to thicken. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Spoon chickpeas and liquid into serving bowls, top with chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741 g, Cholesterol 108 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 60 g, Sodium 535 g

GREEK CHICKEN STEW WITH RICE



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A one-pot Greek-style chicken stew with olives, topped with feta cheese. Serve with warm pita bread. Recipe from The Big Book of Soups & Stews--262 Recipes for Serious Comfort Food by Maryana Vollstedt,

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, cut into serving pieces
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives or 1/2 cup ripe black olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add chicken and brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add more oil if needed. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Return chicken to pan.
  • Add stock, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir in olives. Place on a platter with chicken on top of rice, and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.9, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 171.9, Sodium 823, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 45.9

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Brown the Chicken: Browning the chicken adds flavor and color to the stew. Make sure to brown the chicken in batches so that it doesn't steam and become tough.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: This recipe uses a mix of vegetables, including carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • Season the Stew Well: Don't be afraid to season the stew well. A good rule of thumb is to taste the stew as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Simmer the Stew for at Least 30 Minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can simmer the stew for longer if you want a more flavorful stew.
  • Serve the Stew with Couscous: Couscous is a traditional accompaniment to Greek chicken stew. It's a light and fluffy grain that soaks up the delicious broth from the stew.

Conclusion:

Greek chicken stew with cinnamon couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The stew is flavorful and comforting, and the couscous is a light and fluffy accompaniment. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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