Couscous Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Couscous Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (10 ounce) package couscous; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup sliced green onion; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced green onion
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)

1
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add chicken; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
3
Remove chicken using a slotted spoon; set aside.
4
Cool slightly, and coarsely chop.
5
While chicken cools, add couscous to broth; stir well.
6
Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
7
Place couscous in a large bowl; cool completely.
8
Fluff with a fork.
9
Stir in basil and next 5 ingredients (basil through garlic).
10
Add chopped chicken, tomatoes, onions, and chickpeas; toss gently to combine.
11
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (10 ounce) package couscous, 1 cup chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Couscous Chicken Salad 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.

Couscous Chicken Salad

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