Mediterranean Chicken Stew
With vegetables, chickpeas, chicken and whole wheat couscous, this stew makes a complete one-dish meal.

Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 small bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into 1-inch-long thick strips
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 recipe Quick-Roasted Chicken, including tomatoes, onion and reserved tomato juice, chicken shredded (see recipe center)
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1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
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1 cup whole-wheat couscous, cooked according to package directions
Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add tomatoes, onion and reserved tomato juice (from Quick-Roasted Chicken) and diced tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, chickpeas, olives and parsley. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes (if sauce is too thick, add up to 1/2 cup water); salt and pepper to taste. Serve over couscous and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 710, Total Fat 19.5 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1566 mg, Carbohydrate 91 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 46 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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how-tos
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