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pesto chicken couscous

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and healthy dish combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic pesto served over fluffy couscous.

Ingredients

Couscous and Water

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1.33 cups boiling water
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini (diagonally sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 6 medium Campari tomatoes (halved)
  • spray olive oil cooking spray

Chicken

  • 4 pieces organic chicken breasts (6 ounces each)

Herbs and Cheese

  • 0.5 cup fresh packed basil leaves
  • 0.5 cup fresh packed baby spinach & arugula mix (SimplyNature Organic)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions 

  • Cook couscous in boiling water with salt until fluffy, about 10 minutes.
  • Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Sauté zucchini and tomatoes briefly, then toss with cooked couscous and chopped herbs.
  • Slice cooked chicken and serve over couscous mixture, drizzled with pesto and olive oil.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken, couscous, Pesto