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What’s For Dinner Tonight?

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israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

Its that time of day.

My two older ones are going to be running through the front door at any moment, and I still do not have a clue what we will be having for dinner tonight.

I think deciding what to make every day is the most difficult part.

I decided to consult my vault of recipes on this blog to get inspired, instead of resorting to my freezer for a frozen Trader Joe’s dinner.

Rotisserie chicken was sounding really good to me earlier today, so I am opting for the Chicken and Israeli Couscous dinner tonight.

Protein, veggies, couscous, its all good.

Hope you’ve decided on your dinner for tonight.  If not, check out my recipes for some ideas.

If you have a great last minute dinner idea to share, please share in the comments below.

 

Chicken and Israeli Couscous Skillet Dinner

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israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

I just made this recipe two nights ago and absolutely love it.

It is so easy, so healthy, and absolutely delicious.

The use of Rotisserie chicken for your chicken pieces, I believe is key.  Rotisserie chickens from the grocery store are so moist and flavorful, and make this dish even easier to make.  We love that!

I also had never made a recipe utilizing Israeli couscous before, and let me just tell you that I have definitely been missing out.  This type of couscous is like a tiny circular piece of pasta, and is also referred to as “pearl” couscous.

israeli couscous ingredients

 

israeli coucous and chicken skillet dinner

Add chopped carrots, celery, and onions to hot olive oil in skillet.

israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

Saute veggies until they are carmelized.

israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

Add couscous to veggies.

israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

Add chicken broth.

israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 8-10 minutes, until chicken broth is absorbed.

chicken pieces from rotisserie chicken

Chicken pieces from rotisserie chicken.

 

israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

Add chicken to veggie mixture and cook until heated through.

israeli couscous and chicken skillet dinner

YUM! You’re going to love this one!

Delicious Chicken and Israeli Couscous Skillet Dinner
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1⅓ cups Israeli (Pearl) Couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz (about 3 cups) chopped chicken
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery, season with salt and pepper, and saute for 5-10 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  3. Add garlic and stir to combine until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add couscous and broth, stir to combine, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until broth is absorbed.
  5. Add chicken and stir until heated through.

 

I found this recipe at Kevin and Amanda, and am so glad I did!  🙂

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