Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-grain couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 1 chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Cook the whole-grain couscous according to package instructions. Set aside.
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In a large skillet or paella pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
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Add diced chicken and sliced chorizo to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
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Stir in diced red bell pepper, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet, gently mixing it into the other ingredients.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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Serve the 15-Minute Chicken, Chorizo, and Couscous Paella hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Enjoy this quick and wholesome one-pan meal that captures the essence of traditional paella in a fraction of the time!
