Chicken Bacon Couscous (One Pot Recipe)
One pot chicken bacon couscous is an easy dinner recipe that's both hearty and quick to come together. It's a full meal that cooks in a single pot, loaded with flavor and leaving behind only a single dish to clean afterwards. Studded with crisp bacon, savory chunks of chicken, and tender veggies mixed into fluffy couscous- it's simple yet savory & a perfect option for busy evenings!
Servings: 6
Calories: 429kcal
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 large white onion peeled & diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 2-3 stalks celery diced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp white cooking wine
- 1 1/2 cups couscous (not Israeli/pearl)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3-4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large dutch oven, set over medium heat, in a single layer. Cook until crispy, making sure to flip the strips half way through. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Drain most of the bacon grease from the pot, leaving two tablespoons in it.6 strips bacon
- Return the dutch oven to the stove top, again over medium heat. Stir in the diced veggies with a pinch of salt to help them 'sweat' as they tenderize. Stir them occasionally, and cook until softened.1 large white onion, 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots, 2-3 stalks celery
- Stir in the garlic, cooking for an extra 30 seconds. Stir in the wine, deglazing the pan and scraping up any browned bits as you go.2 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp white cooking wine
- Add the chicken broth and couscous, stirring to combine. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes- until the couscous is fully cooked and has absorbed all of the liquid.1 1/2 cups couscous , 2 cups chicken broth
- Roughly chop the bacon, and add it to the pot along with the chicken, butter, & Italian seasoning. Stir everything to evenly combine and fluff the couscous.3-4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Season with salt & pepper, to taste, serve warm, and enjoy!salt & pepper
Notes
- Be careful to use regular couscous and not the Israeli/pearl variety, which is larger and cooks differently. The two can't be used interchangeably, and using the pearl kind will result in a mess.
- Use regular bacon, not thick cut bacon.
- For best results, use a Dutch oven to make this recipe. Since everything cooks in one pot, it enables you to get through all the different cooking stages properly. You can use another heavy bottomed pot, but it will be the most accurate in the proper pot.
- Drain off most of the bacon grease from the pot, but leave roughly two tablespoons. In an otherwise completely lean dish, it lends a great element of flavor. Couscous is pretty bland all by itself, so we're trying to dress it up nicely.
- I love using leftover rotisserie chicken in this dish because it's so convenient, but you could also use leftover grilled chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5545IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.3mg