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Grandma's Chicken Moroccan Couscous

Grandma's Moroccan Chicken Couscous

A warm and hearty dish packed with delicious Moroccan flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Chicken tenderloins or 6 chicken breasts
  • 2 small yellow onions minced
  • 1.5 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 can tomato paste about 2 tbsp
  • 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 2 cans garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 long carrots peeled and cut into thirds
  • 4 zucchinis cut into thirds
  • 7 red potatoes peeled and cut in half or into quarters if their big potatoes
  • 3-4 cups of chicken broth enough to cover all the veggies and chicken
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounce box of couscous

Method
 

  1. Cook the couscous according to the package and seta side.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In a large dutch oven or pot, add the olive oil and brown the chicken. Once browned, add in the onions and sautee together for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add in the potatoes and carrots and cook for about 30 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Cover and cook.
  5. Next, add in the zucchini and chickpeas, Cover and cook for another 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve over couscous.