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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
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Cook the couscous according to the package and seta side.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • 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.
  • Add in the potatoes and carrots and cook for about 30 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Cover and cook.
  • Next, add in the zucchini and chickpeas, Cover and cook for another 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve over couscous.