Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl
Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl brings tender seared chicken and fluffy whole wheat couscous together with crisp vegetables, smoky paprika, and a hint of heat. The feta and fresh herbs brighten each bite, balancing warm spices with a light, satisfying finish. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that tastes fresh and vibrant.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the couscous in a heatproof mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil; stir with a spoon until the couscous is evenly coated with the oil. Smooth the surface and set aside.
- 2
Season the chicken on both sides with salt.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip, add the onions, and sear the second side while sautéing the onions at the same time for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and return it to the saucepan.
- 5
Add the chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Set over high heat. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and carefully pour it over the couscous; do not stir. Immediately cover the bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
- 6
When the timer goes off, remove the foil and add the parsley. Stir to combine the ingredients. Taste and adjust the salt.
- 7
Spoon the couscous onto a serving plate and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Calories 781.2 kcal High 39%
- Protein 45.24 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 92.03 g 33%
- Total Fat 26.17 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.76 mg High 30%
- Sodium 652.94 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 5.84 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 129.69 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 568.66 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 92.86 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 86.66 mg Good Source 96%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl is made with 17 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 781.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Pepper. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 781.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl healthy?
- Speedy Chicken Couscous Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 781.2 calories and 45.24 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 652.94 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.01 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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