Couscous Pilaf with Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
Couscous Pilaf with Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe

Pearl couscous, also called toasted couscous or Israeli-style couscous, has a very appealing chewy texture and pleasant flavor.

And, although it's usually served as a starch instead of pasta, you may find pearl couscous especially convenient if you're cooking for a smaller household.

Unlike pasta that calls for bringing a large pot of water to the boil, pearl couscous can be prepared in a small pot with less water.

Pearl couscous is also versatile. You can use the ingredient in place of rice in a pilaf. You can even try preparing it risotto style.

The following Couscous Pilaf with Chicken and Mushrooms recipe can use any form of pearl couscous, but it looks very attractive with tri-color couscous.

When this Couscous Pilaf with Chicken and Mushrooms is just finished, it has the loose, creamy consistency of risotto. If you allow the dish to stand covered off the heat for five minutes, the couscous will soak up some of the broth.

Couscous Pilaf with Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 20 minutes

    Yield: Serves 2

Couscous Pilaf with Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe Ingredients

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1 large garlic clove, minced

    1 large shallot, chopped

    2 cups sliced shiitake and/or oyster mushrooms

    1 tablespoon butter

    1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast half, cut into thin strips

    1/2 cup tri-color pearl couscous

    1/4 teaspoon dried, crushed thyme

    1 cup hot chicken broth

    Salt and pepper to taste

Couscous Pilaf with Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe Instructions

    Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic, shallot and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until shallot and mushrooms are tender. Push vegetables aside (or remove if skillet is small). Add butter and melt.

    Add chicken strips and brown, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in couscous and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the couscous. Add broth and scrape up any browned bits in skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until couscous is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Each serving (without added salt) has 345 calories; 15 grams total fat; 21 grams protein; 30 grams carbohydrates; 37 milligrams cholesterol; 422 milligrams sodium and 1 gram dietary fiber.

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