Moroccan Chicken Stew

Name: Moroccan Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2/3 cup quick cooking couscous; 6 pitted dates, quartered; 1 /14 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces; 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise; 2 cup 2 cups torn, fresh spinach or 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 1 1/4 cup mixed multi-grain flakes and crunchy oat clusters, such as kellogg's smart start cereal

Emily Jacobs|Sept. 9, 2013 9:43 am EST

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Chicken and vegetables are combined with spices, couscous, and crunchy cereal for a healthy and satisfying meal. Click here to see 10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make with Cereal

Servings

6

Ingredients

2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2/3 cup quick cooking couscous
6 pitted dates, quartered
1 /14 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
2 cup 2 cups torn, fresh spinach or 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 1/4 cup mixed multi-grain flakes and crunchy oat clusters, such as kellogg's smart start cereal

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in couscous and dates. Remove from heat. Cover. Let stand at least 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken, onions, and garlic in hot oil for 3 minutes or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and red pepper. Stir in carrots. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add remaining 1 cup broth to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, place spinach in colander. Firmly press to remove excess liquid. Stir spinach and cereal into couscous. Spoon couscous mixture into 6 serving bowls. Ladle chicken mixture over couscous mixture. Serve immediately.