Harvesttime Chicken with Couscous

Name: Harvesttime Chicken with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup peach or mango salsa; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; COUSCOUS:; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

Even on busy days, I can start this chicken in a slow cooker and still get to work on time. When I come home, spinach salad and crescent rolls round out the menu. —Heidi Rudolph, Oregon, Illinois

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup peach or mango salsa
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
COUSCOUS:
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

Directions

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, layer sweet potatoes, red pepper and chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, salsa, raisins and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until sweet potatoes and chicken are tender.
About 10 minutes before serving, prepare couscous. In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Remove chicken from slow cooker; coarsely shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker, stirring gently to combine. Serve with couscous.
Freeze option: Place cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups chicken mixture with 1/2 cup couscous: 351 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 7g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Harvest Time Chicken with Couscous in Simple & Delicious October/November 2015

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Nicole

Jun 4, 2017

Loved this!
curlylis85

Oct 25, 2015

The spices are tasty with the chicken and vegetables. Simple preparation and a nice all-in-one dinner.