Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nut couscous mix; 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken); 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Garnish: fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nut couscous mix
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh basil leaves

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Heat broth and seasoning packet from couscous in the microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until broth begins to boil. Place couscous in a large bowl, and stir in broth mixture. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
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Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in chicken and next 6 ingredients. Serve warm or cold. Garnish, if desired.
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Tip: You'll need to buy a 2/3-ounce package of fresh basil and 1 rotisserie chicken to get the right amount of basil and chicken for this recipe. Substitute 4 teaspoons of dried basil if you can't find fresh.
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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: 1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, 1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nut couscous mix, 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

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