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Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls

Juicy grilled chicken rests on fluffy couscous that’s tossed with a bright, garlicky pesto of basil, spinach, arugula, and Parmesan. Sweet tomatoes and tender zucchini add fresh bursts that make every bite lively and satisfying.

Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls
Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
505
Protein
48g
Carbs
41g
Fat
17g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
2g
Sodium
185mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/3 cup boiling water
  • Kosher salt and Black Pepper
  • 2 medium zucchini (diagonally sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 6 medium Campari tomatoes (halved)
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray
  • 4 Organic Chicken Breasts (6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup fresh packed basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh packed SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula Mix
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • salt
  • Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  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.