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15-Minute Chicken Fajita Couscous Skillet

Easy one-pan couscous with fajita-style chicken, peppers, and onions for a colorful fast dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick & Easy Meals
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Skillet
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for 2 minutes more.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork and finish with lime juice before serving.

Notes

Tip: Top with shredded cheese, avocado, or cilantro if you want extra fajita-style flavor.