One Pan Chicken and Couscous

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 small red onion, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced

½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips

¼ tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. ground ginger

½ tsp. ground cumin

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

½ cup whole wheat couscous

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Heat oil in large sauté pan.  Add onion and sauté 2 to 3 minutes.  Add bell pepper, cook 1 minute, then add chicken strips and cook over medium heat about 2 minutes.  Add black pepper, paprika, ginger, and cumin and cook 30 seconds.

Add chicken broth.  Bring to a boil.  Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover pan and let stand 10 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.  Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 servings

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 360                 
FAT: 7g           
SATURATED FAT:  1g
SODIUM: 380mg            
CARBOHYDRATE: 40g    
CHOLESTEROL:  70mg   
PROTEIN: 34g                 
FIBER: 4g

WeightWatchers Points:  7

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