Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup diced pimentos
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add couscous; cook and stir until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until most broth absorbed and couscous plumped, 6 to 7 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and pimentos; add cayenne pepper and cook until couscous tender, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more broth if needed.
Off heat, stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; add chives and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.