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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 fluffy couscous. This healthy and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1.33 cups boiling water
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt for couscous
  • 2 medium zucchini diagonally sliced 0.25 inch thick
  • 6 medium Campari tomatoes halved
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray
  • 4 Organic Chicken Breasts 6 ounces each
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for chicken
  • black pepper to taste, for chicken and vegetables
  • 0.5 cup fresh packed basil leaves
  • 0.5 cup fresh packed SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula Mix
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method
 

Preparation 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 0.25 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 prepared pesto to the couscous. Toss to combine and set aside.
  5. Pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
  6. Spritz chicken with olive oil cooking spray and season with 0.5 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 cooking spray, 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 tomatoes 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, 0.75 cup each.
  13. Top with grilled vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with remaining pesto. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is excellent for meal prep. Prepare components ahead of time and assemble when ready to eat. Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto to your liking.