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Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls

4.96 from 25 votes

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

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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)

Spinach Arugula Pesto

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

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 505kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 128mg, Sodium: 185mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1.5g

- WW Points: 9

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