POACHED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES WITH COUSCOUS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, plus 4 extra poached chicken breasts

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 are for Portuguese Chicken recipe)
Salt
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
3 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces on an angle
1 small to medium onion, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup instant couscous
10 blades chives, snipped or chopped, garnish
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and arrange in a deep, large skillet. Cover chicken with vegetables. Add bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and chicken stock to the pan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove bay and thyme sprigs. Remove the chicken breasts and cut into slices. Return chicken slices to the pan and adjust seasoning, to your taste. Put the couscous into a heatproof serving bowl. Ladle 1 1/2 cups of the hot cooking liquid over the couscous, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, season the couscous with salt, and fluff with a fork. Put a scoop of couscous into a serving bowl, top with chicken chunks and vegetables. Cover meat and vegetables with some broth. Garnish each serving with chives and parsley.
  • Refrigerate or freeze the whole breast pieces for Portuguese Chicken.

Binod chattri Binod
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This is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


HFD ERROR
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some cooked rice or quinoa to the dish.


Usman Auwal
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.


Nasima Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and vegetables are cooked in one pot, so it's easy to clean up.


Hashim Zenuni
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I made this dish for my family, and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Gizli Sakli
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This dish was easy to make and really delicious. I'll definitely be making it again!


Jasbir Nicholas (Jazz,)
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Anwar Mwas
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Joshua Escotto-Heinze
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Meena Limboo
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and vegetables, and they even ate the couscous!


Montahim Chw
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious.


sanjay Shob
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This dish was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The couscous was a great addition, and it soaked up all the delicious juices from the chicken and vegetables.