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pesto chicken couscous

Juicy grilled chicken with zucchini and tomatoes, topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto, served over fluffy couscous for a delicious and healthy meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1.33 cups boiling water
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 medium zucchini diagonally sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 6 medium Campari tomatoes halved
  • spray olive oil cooking spray
  • 4 pieces organic chicken breasts 6 ounces each
  • 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
 

Preparation Steps

  • To make the pesto: In a food processor, pulse basil, spinach and arugula mix, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
  • Place couscous in a medium heat-proof bowl. Add boiling water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the pesto to the couscous. Toss to combine and set aside.
  • Pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts to make both sides level so they cook evenly.
  • Spritz chicken with olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Spritz zucchini and tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill zucchini in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until tender. Transfer to a baking sheet and cover to keep warm.
  • Add tomatoes to the grill and cook, turning, for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
  • Cook chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Slice the chicken.
  • Divide couscous among 4 plates, about 3/4 cup each.
  • Top couscous with grilled vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with the remaining pesto and serve.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.