Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous Recipe

Name: Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness (about 1 1/4 lb); ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon); 8 ounces Baby Spinach (about 8 cups tightly packed); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup canned no-salt added chopped tomato, with their juices; 2 cups hot cooked whole wheat couscous (from about 3/4 cup uncooked)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness (about 1 1/4 lb)
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
8 ounces Baby Spinach (about 8 cups tightly packed)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned no-salt added chopped tomato, with their juices
2 cups hot cooked whole wheat couscous (from about 3/4 cup uncooked)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
2
Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and pepper.
3
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
4
Remove the chicken to a plate.
5
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan; add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the spinach to a bowl and set it aside.
8
Add the vinegar, broth, and tomatoes to the pan and stir, scraping any browned bits off the bottom.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.
10
Divide the couscous between 4 serving plates.
11
Top with some of the spinach, then a piece of chicken and the balsamic-tomato sauce and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness (about 1 1/4 lb), ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous

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