Couscous a la Me!

Name: Couscous a la Me!
Ingredients: 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 wine (optional); 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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 wine (optional)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan with the chicken bouillon and the butter; pour over the couscous in a large bowl.
2

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the couscous to absorb the moisture entirely, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

Fluff with a fork.
4

Set aside.
5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
6

Cook the red, yellow, and orange bell pepper with onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes; season with the garlic powder.
7

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.
8

Stir the couscous, tomatoes, black beans, and white wine into the mixture; continue cooking and stirring until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
9

Top with the cheese to serve.