Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls

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

⏱️ 55 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 45 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 2 views
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Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls Foto: Skinnytaste

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/3 cups 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 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Steps

  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 Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories50525% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.57
Per Serving $0.14/serving
🏠 Save ~$1.14 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
couscous 1 cup - -
boiling water 0.3333333333333333 cups - -
Kosher salt and Black Pepper - - -
zucchini 2 medium - -
Campari tomatoes 6 medium $0.75/kg $0.45
Olive Oil Cooking Spray - - -
Organic Chicken Breasts 4 - -
fresh packed basil leaves 0.5 cup - -
fresh packed SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula Mix 0.5 cup $1.00/kg $0.12
garlic 1 clove - -
grated Parmesan 0.25 cup - -
salt - - -
Black Pepper - - -
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

Source: Skinnytaste

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