couscous a la me!

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (optional)
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/2 pound boneless chicken tenders, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 splash dry white (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring the water to a boil in a saucepan with the chicken bouillon and the butter; pour over the couscous in a large bowl. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the couscous to absorb the moisture entirely, 5 to 7 minutes. fluff with a fork. set aside.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. cook the red, yellow, and orange bell pepper with onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes; season with the garlic powder. add the chicken to the skillet and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. stir the couscous, tomatoes, black beans, and white into the mixture; continue cooking and stirring until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. top with the cheese to serve.