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Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls

Juicy grilled chicken, zucchini and tomatoes topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto served over couscous.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 505 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup fresh packed basil leaves
  • 1 1/3 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup fresh packed SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula Mix
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 medium zucchini (diagonally sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 6 medium Campari tomatoes (halved)
  • salt
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 Organic Chicken Breasts (6 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Place couscous in a medium, heat-proof bowl. Add boiling water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover.
  3. Let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of the pesto. Toss to combine and set aside.
  5. Pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
  6. Spritz with oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  7. Heat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
  8. Spritz the zucchini and tomato all over with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  9. Cook zucchini, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until tender. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover to keep warm.
  10. Add tomato to the grill. Cook, turning, for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
  11. Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Slice.
  12. Divide couscous between 4 plates, 3/4 cup each.
  13. Top with vegetables and chicken. Drizzle with remaining pesto. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 505kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 505

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 505kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.