Dinner

Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon is for Dinner.

Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon are:

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Israeli couscous
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 Roma or plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 6 slices
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp)
4 strips lemon peel (2 inches each)
Pinch of saffron
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1-1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Here is how you make Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add couscous, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl, and return skillet to heat.2. Cook chicken, smooth side down, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate, reserving drippings in skillet.3. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, lemon peel, and saffron, and cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.4. Return chicken to skillet. Add wine, and cook for 4 minutes. Add stock, salt, and couscous, and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender and chicken is cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir in peas, and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately with lemon.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITGIRL83.

The nutritional information for Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 519.7

• Total Fat: 6.9 g
• Cholesterol: 136.9 mg
• Sodium: 669.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
• Protein: 63.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Lemon is Low Fat