Best 9 Poached Chicken And Vegetables With Couscous Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary adventure of creating a delightful and nutritious dish of poached chicken and vegetables with couscous. Are you ready to embark on a journey that combines the flavors and textures of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy couscous into a wholesome meal? This article will guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, preparing the delicate chicken and vegetables, and cooking the couscous to perfection. Along the way, you will discover tips and tricks for creating a flavorful broth, achieving the ideal doneness of the chicken, and choosing the perfect vegetables to complement the dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's begin the exciting odyssey of creating poached chicken and vegetables with couscous.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Progresso® garbanzo beans provide a simple addition to this chicken and vegetable couscous skillet - a tasty dinner that can be made ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) couscous
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook couscous as directed on package.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Serve chicken mixture over couscous. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Packed with plenty of nutritious veg, this hearty French chicken dish will warm you up on a chilly day

Provided by Janine Ratcliffe

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅛ tsp saffron
3 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken legs
1 large red onion, finely sliced
1 tsp ground ginger
ground to make ½ tsp black peppercorns
a small bunch coriander, stalks and leaves reserved
350g butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
2 courgettes, cut into chunky slices
400g tin chickpeas
150g couscous
2 tbsp butter or extra-virgin olive oil
a handful flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Soak the saffron in 50ml boiling water. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large lidded casserole over a medium-high heat. Brown the chicken legs on all sides until deep golden, then take out.
  • Turn the heat down, add the rest of the oil, and fry the onion until soft and starting to brown. Stir in the dried spices and 1 tsp salt, cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken back in, along with 700ml of cold water and the saffron and its soaking water. Cut the stalks from the coriander, tie loosely with string and add to the dish, saving the leaves as a garnish.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, turn down the heat and cook for 40 minutes. Add the squash and courgettes to the pan, cover again and cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the coriander stalks, tip in the chickpeas and season the broth if it needs it.
  • Cook the couscous following pack instructions and toss with 1 tbsp of butter and some salt. Fry the almonds in the remaining butter until just golden and then scatter on top of the chicken with the coriander leaves before serving with the couscous on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825 calories, Fat 42.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10.7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51.1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 9.1 grams fiber, Protein 55.7 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

POACHED CHICKEN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 3 pounds meat, plus 2 to 3 quarts stock

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 4-to 5-pound chicken
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string
Salt

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer. Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 140 milligrams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 1 grams

COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN & VEGETABLES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Joyknight920

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup whole wheat couscous, cooked
3 ounces chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cooked and cut into 3" strips
1 cup) spinach, steamed or sautéed
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup(s) canned diced tomatoes with seasonings

Steps:

  • Combine couscous, chicken, spinach, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes on a plate; season to taste and heat through. Substitutions: Try shrimp instead of chicken, and red peppers and onions instead of spinach. Flavor boosts: Crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, fresh chopped basil and/or minced garlic

CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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A Mediterranean-flavored chicken and vegetable stew served over couscous. It's my all-time favorite, and it's delicious!

Provided by Julianne Ture

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, diced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in couscous and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chicken, season with pepper, and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet, and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the jalapeno peppers and carrot, and saute about 2 minutes. Mix in the zucchini, green onions, ginger, and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, blend the remaining 1 cup chicken broth with curry powder, coriander, and cornstarch. Pour over the vegetables. Return chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking about 2 minutes until chicken is coated and the broth mixture begins to thicken. Serve over the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN, COUSCOUS, AND VEGETABLES



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     No-Cook     Mayonnaise     Parmesan     Dried Fruit     Basil     Arugula     Fall     Couscous     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
1 shallot, halved
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Asiago cheese*
1/3 cup dried currants
1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1 10-ounce package plain couscous, cooked according to package instructions (about 5 cups)
3 cups coarsely chopped arugula
1 pound plum tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
2 grilled chicken breast halves, diced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)

Steps:

  • Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in processor until smooth. Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl.
  • Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates. Serve, passing dressing separately.
  • Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS



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For my busy family, a partly homemade one-pot meal is the best way to get dinner done in a hurry. Use your favorite blend of frozen veggies and serve with toasted pita bread for smiles all around. -Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetable blend of your choice
1-1/4 cups water
1 package (5.7 ounces) curry-flavored couscous mix
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink., Add vegetable blend, water and contents of couscous seasoning packet. Bring to a boil; stir in couscous and raisins. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POACHED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES (POULE AU POT)



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This is a low-fat version of the classic French dish in which chicken and vegetables are served in bowls with flavorful stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, cut into 4 pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into 4 pieces
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 fifteen-ounce cans low-sodium chicken stock, or homemade, skimmed of fat
3 sixteen-ounce chicken breasts on the bone, split, skin removed
4 ounces button mushrooms, cut in half
8 ounces small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces white or green asparagus, stems peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 stalk celery, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 ounces pearl onions, peeled
8 ounces baby turnips, peeled, or medium turnips, peeled and cut into wedges
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wrap parsley, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add wine; cook until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Add stock, herb bundle, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to gentle simmer. Cover; cook 30 minutes.
  • Strain stock through a fine-mesh strainer; discard vegetables; return stock to stockpot. Bring to a simmer. Add chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, asparagus, carrot, celery, onions, and turnips. Simmer gently over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, skimming occasionally, 30 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 g, Cholesterol 88 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, Sodium 687 g

POACHED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES, CORIANDER AND SAFFRON COUSCOUS



Poached Chicken with Vegetables, Coriander and Saffron Couscous image

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Ginger     Herb     Olive     Onion     Marinate     Poach     Saffron     Zucchini     Winter     Couscous     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the chicken
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, halved
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 carrot, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/3-inch slices
1 tablespoon Niçoise olives
saffron couscous
For the couscous:
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup couscous

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken:
  • In a shallow dish sprinkle the chicken with the cumin, the ginger, the salt, and the garlic, drizzle it with the oil, and rub it all over to coat it well. Chill the chicken, covered, for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are softened, stir in the ginger and the saffron, and cook the mixture for 30 seconds. Add the broth and 2 tablespoons each of the coriander and the parsley, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer it for 10 minutes. Add the chicken and the carrot and poach the chicken, covered, for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken, add the zucchini, and cook the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken with tongs to a cutting board and let it stand for 5 minutes. While the chicken is standing, add the olives and the remaining 1 tablespoon each of the coriander and the parsley to the pan, bring the liquid to a boil, and boil the mixture for 2 minutes.
  • Prepare the couscous:
  • Put the saffron in a small dish, set the dish on a rack set over a saucepan of the broth and 3/4 cup water, and bring the liquid to a boil. Heat the saffron for 1 minute, crumble it into the broth, and add the oil. Stir in the couscous, remove the pan from the heat, and let the couscous stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving.
  • Slice the chicken, divide it between 2 plates with the couscous, and spoon the vegetable mixture over it.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: This will help to ensure that the chicken and vegetables have enough room to cook without overcrowding.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables generously: This will help to add flavor to the dish.
  • Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer before adding the chicken and vegetables: This will help to prevent the chicken from overcooking.
  • Cook the chicken and vegetables until they are tender: The chicken should be cooked through and the vegetables should be crisp-tender.
  • Serve the poached chicken and vegetables with your favorite sides: Some popular options include couscous, rice, and roasted potatoes.

Conclusion:

Poached chicken and vegetables is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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