Chicken and Couscous Chili
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken and Couscous Chili
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This delicious twist on traditional chili is packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced (remove membranes if you don't want the chili to be hot)
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 14.5 ounce can kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounce can corn , drained
- 4 cups quality chicken broth
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 chipotle en adobo sauce , diced plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, queso quesadilla cheese, or combination , for serving
- sour cream , for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium or large stock pot and saute the onions until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno peppers and cook for another minute. Add the chicken and cook until most of the pink is gone. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook for another minute.Add all remaining ingredients except for the couscous, cilantro and cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the couscous and return to a simmer for another 10 minutes or until the couscous is done. Stir in the cilantro.Serve topped with shredded cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
1530mg
(64%)
Potassium
1151mg
(33%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1466IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
290mg
(29%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1530mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1151mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1466IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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