Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Couscous-Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup uncooked couscous; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato; 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 minced garlic clove; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 minced garlic clove
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray

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Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
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Stir in couscous.
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Cover and let stand 4 minutes.
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Place couscous in a small bowl; fluff with a fork.
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Cool for 10 minutes.
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Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and next 8 ingredients (through garlic); toss.2.
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Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Divide couscous mixture evenly among breast halves; roll up jelly-roll fashion.
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Secure with wooden picks.
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Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.3.
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Preheat oven to 400.4.
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Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
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Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add chicken to pan; cook for 6 minutes or until browned; turn chicken over.
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Bake at 400 for 5 minutes or until chicken is done.

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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: 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup uncooked couscous, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Couscous-Stuffed Chicken 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.

Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

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