Name: Veggie & Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. chicken breasts (sliced to 1/2-inch thickness); 1 egg (for egg wash); 1 cup Italian bread crumbs; 1 cup couscous; 1 yellow squash (diced); 1 bell pepper (diced); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. basil; 2 Tbsp. parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. olive oil

Are you a bit weary of the same old chicken and pasta? Liven things up with this bright, flavorful and nutritious veggie and chicken couscous dish. This light yet satisfying meal is packed with colorful vegetables and tender chicken, making it a healthy choice for the whole family. Work weeknight magic in about a half an hour.

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Veggie & Chicken Couscous

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 405 kcal

Author Pamela Higgins

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. chicken breasts sliced to 1/2-inch thickness
1 egg for egg wash
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 cup couscous
1 yellow squash diced
1 bell pepper diced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
2 Tbsp. parsley chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Moisten sliced chicken with water or egg wash and coat with breadcrumbs on each side.
Heat frying pan to medium heat, spray with oil and sear chicken 5 minutes per side. Place chicken on baking sheet and continue cooking in oven 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
In medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté squash and peppers 10 minutes; stir in spices. Move veggies to large serving bowl.
In rinsed sauce pan, prepare couscous according to package instructions.
Toss cooked couscous with veggies along with parsley, lemon juice and olive oil.
Serve chicken over top of veggie couscous.