Condiment
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.

- 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
- 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.
- 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. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
- Spritz with oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
- Heat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Spritz the zucchini and tomato all over with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook zucchini, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until tender. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover to keep warm.
- Add tomato to the grill. Cook, turning, for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
- Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Slice.
- Divide couscous between 4 plates, 3/4 cup each.
- Top with vegetables and chicken. Drizzle with remaining pesto. Serve.