I spotted this recipe in one of the earliest issues of Everyday Food magazine. I was so enamored by the look of the Israeli couscous that I scoured the city for some to no avail. I resorted to a mail order source, but now can find it easily in some of the higher end grocery stores. Israeli couscous is actually little pearls of pasta…and I find it closer to the texture of orzo than standard couscous. It is truly worth the hunt to have a stash in your pantry. And this quick recipe is one of my favorite ways to showcase this delicious pasta.
Chicken with Artichokes and Israeli Couscous…adapted from Everyday Food
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced into strips
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can artichoke hearts packed in water, drained and halved
A bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced or sliced thinly
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups chicken broth
Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and flatten with a meat mallet to about 1/2 inch thickness.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and coat with flour, shaking off any excess. Saute till lightly browned on each side and cooked through. Remove.
Add the remaining olive oil. Add garlic and sauté briefly. Add white parts of scallions, then the 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir and cook, bringing up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until artichokes are hot and sauce has thickened slightly. Check seasonings and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
To make couscous, bring the 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add couscous. Boil till couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Serve chicken on top of couscous, and spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with the green part of the scallions if desired.
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this dish looks real nice tasty.
Artichokes are so difficult to come by here Lizzy though I have watched this ingredients being used on TV.
I like the way you have prepared the chicken with all the ingredients added inside.
What a simple and healthy recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
I have to admit I never had artichokes on the meal like that,I think I have on dipping sauce,but that sound good with chicken and couscous,Great healty dinner recipe.
Ridwan
Really lovely elegant meal – delicious flavors
Mary x
I love a meal like this that you can practically make out of the pantry. Great for busy days. Chicken and artichokes together is a great combination. (I wish I could find frozen artichokes!)
What a nice well rounded meal to grace the table with! I have recently got hooked on cous cous and artichokes are something I have not tried yet. Your pictures do inspire though, it looks delicious.
Adoro i carciofi, in generale amo tutta la verdura!! Mi piace il pollo e questo piatto completo è molto interessante!!!
Felice giornata!!
Un bacio!!!
Oh yum, really this looks awesome …. your family is so lucky to have you!
you’ve just reminded me that I have some Israeli couscous in my pantry that I should use up, this looks wonderful!
Artichokes are a favorite of mine. This dish looks very good. Hope you have a beautiful and blessed day Lizzy. Catherine xo
Looks very tasty. I too have searched for israeli couscous before to no avail. Your recipe reminds me that maybe I need to take another look around.
I need this is my life. Love using artichokes – and all couscous dazzles me! Gorgeous photos. I always want to sit at your table when I visit.
What a perfect blend of flavors! This looks like it would be a perfect work-night dinner. Thanks for the tip on Israeli Couscous – I’ll have to look for it.
Lizzy, so glad to see you’re using Israel couscous, combining it…yet, another delicious way, with chicken breasts, and artichokes. Printing out your yummy recipe, because now, I have more requests from family to make couscous another way.
This is not a side dish…it’s a full, and satisfying meal:DDD
xoxo
You had me at artichokes, this looks delicious!
I must admit that I’m not a huge fan of artichokes but this makes them sound so appealing. I love Israeli cous cous though, great dish, Liz!
Can you believe and Im cookiin some artichokes?? but arent pretty I will mashed them and make maybe a tortilla. But your plate look delicious Lizzy!! gloria
I’ve actually never had couscous before… it looks good though.
Great post. I love artichokes! When I first saw it I thought it was Jerusalem artichokes since it was Israeli Couscous.
Love the combination of Couscous with artichokes and the sun dried tomatoes, I want to have this for lunch!!!!
Looks really good . I love artichokes but you rarely get it here , I buy the frozen variety sometimes .
This looks delicious! Why do I only use artichokes in dip. I should cook with them more. I bought some Israeli couscous at Costco. I need to work it into a recipe to try it out. Now you’ve inspired me.
Let’s see, you’ve already taught me about ganache, spatchcocked, & Dorie…now Israeli couscous. Look forward to many more!
Thanks for making artichokes look so lovely, they ARE quite tasty
I’ve never cooked with Israeli couscous. I may have seen it in the ethnic aisle of the supermarket, hopefully
Lizzy, I love Israeli couscous…and your made it very nice with chicken and artichoke…great meal.
Hope you are having a fantastic week
What a sumptuous meal!! Love the combination.
oh yum! And artichokes!! I alwasy forget about artichokes! I am putting them on my shopping list!
I agree with Ramona, I’ve got to get out of my artichokes with dip comfort zone. This is a hearty meal.
Yay! I love the new blog layout! It looks fantastic as does this dish! It has so many of my favorite ingredients I know I’d love it! Delicious!!
Fantastic, Lizzy! This looks amazing…but that’s no surprise – you really make the most amazing dishes! I’m a big fan of Israeli couscous!
Lizzy this dish looks packed with flavor! Artichokes are one of my faves & love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes
This is such a delicious plate of food! I love artichokes!!
Mmm…I’m going to have to try this one, Lizzy. I’ll have to look for the Israeli couscous.
I love coucous but i find it incredibly difficult to make. everytime i make coucous I always screw it up and fail at it
it always ends up tasting like crap. haha but you make it seem really easy to make 
im very inspired and will try it again!
The Israeli couscous looks tasty! Great dish!
By reading your description, I think I’d love Israeli couscous more than regular ones. I love artichokes and both ingredients must compliment each other very well!
This looks so delectable! Gotta get some artichokes too.
Lovely recipe…!!!
I love Israeli Couscous as well and this dish is so Mediterranean. I just printed it off and will make this soon for my crew.
Thanks for sharing!
I really like a food like this that you can essentially make out of the kitchen. Excellent for fast paced days. Hen and artichokes together is an excellent collaboration.