Simple One Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous

Name: Simple One Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup plain couscous; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

This comforting one pot meal features tender spiced chicken and fluffy toasted couscous for an easy weeknight dinner.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· Global· October 25, 2026

Simple One Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

When I am short on time, I always reach for this one pot chicken and couscous recipe. It is incredibly simple to prepare, and it fills the kitchen with such a warm and inviting aroma that everyone will be rushing to the dinner table.

I love this dish because it keeps cleanup to a minimum. Since the chicken and the grains cook together, the couscous absorbs all the delicious juices and spices from the meat. It is a fantastic go to meal for busy evenings.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup plain couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

7Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat.
2
Add the chicken pieces and season them with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
3
Cook the chicken until it is browned on all sides and cooked through.
4
Stir in the dry couscous and toast it for one minute with the chicken.
5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle boil.
6
Cover the pot with a lid, remove it from the heat, and let it sit for five minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
7
Fluff the couscous with a fork and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can serve this with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad to round out the meal.

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