Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken & Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken & Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; garlic powder; 2 -3 cups balsamic vinaigrette, low-fat; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 -3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 cups frozen-fresh mixed vegetables (mushrooms, carrots, peas, green beans, onions, red peppers, baby corn, waterchestnuts, etc.); salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
garlic powder
2 -3 cups balsamic vinaigrette, low-fat
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups frozen-fresh mixed vegetables (mushrooms, carrots, peas, green beans, onions, red peppers, baby corn, waterchestnuts, etc.)
salt and pepper, to taste

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Sprinkle a desired amount of garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken breasts.
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Then place them in a deep baking dish.
3
Add balsamic vinaigrette to dish, until chicken breasts are covered.
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Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 mins and allow to marinate.
5
(The longer it refrigerates, the better the flavor!)
6
Preheat oven to 350F When chicken is done marinating, place the baking dish, uncovered, in oven to bake for 30-45 minutes (until chicken is cooked through).
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Be careful not to overcook, as chicken can become tough and dry.
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**15 MINUTES BEFORE CHICKEN IS READY:
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In a medium skillet, heat oil and minced garlic on medium until garlic is fragrant and light brown.
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Add vegetables and cook until tender.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
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Cook couscous according to box instructions.
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Add lemon juice to vegetables, and lower heat to a simmer.
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After fluffing couscous with a fork, add to the vegetables in skillet.
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TO SERVE: Place cooked chicken breast on a bed of vegetables and couscous, and then spoon out 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette to cover top of chicken.
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Enjoy!

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic powder, 2 -3 cups balsamic vinaigrette, low-fat, 1 ½ cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken & Vegetable Couscous falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken & Vegetable Couscous

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