Basil Chicken Couscous Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup basil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 3/4 cup garbanzo beans; 1 cup mushroom, halved (optional); 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 3 -4 cooked chicken breasts, cut into pieces; 3 cups hot cooked couscous

Servings: persons

1/4 cup basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 minced garlic cloves
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, chopped
3/4 cup garbanzo beans
1 cup mushroom, halved (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
3 -4 cooked chicken breasts, cut into pieces
3 cups hot cooked couscous

1
Preheat oven for 425u00b0F.
2
Combine the first five ingredients. Stir well, then mix in the zucchini, peppers, onions, garbanzo beans, raisins and mushrooms. After vegetables are coated well, put them into a shallow baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
3
While vegetables are baking, cook chicken breasts in a skillet using some olive oil, basil, and garlic seasoning to taste.
4
Cook couscous according to package directions.
5
When all ingredients are cooked, serve chicken and vegetables over couscous.
6
(Note: To decrease preparation time, cut up vegetables beforehand. I cut all mine up then froze them until I wanted to make this recipe.).

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup basil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken 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.

Basil Chicken Couscous

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