By Kersten Folkerts
Chicken with Zucchini Couscous
8 steps
Prep:5minCook:15min
Updated at: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:09:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories400.3 kcal (20%)
Total Fat10.1 g (14%)
Carbs36.2 g (14%)
Sugars4 g (4%)
Protein39.1 g (78%)
Sodium559.2 mg (28%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Wash and dry produce. Trim and dice zucchini into 1/4-in pieces. Peel and finally chopped garlic. Finally diced tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Zest and quarter lemon
Step 2
He adrizzle of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add zucchini and season with half of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until brown and tender, 4 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
Why is zucchini cooks, melt one tablespoon of butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and remaining garlic; Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 4
Stir in 1 and 1/2 cups and a big pinch of salt to the couscous. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess water.
Step 5
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with time, salt, and pepper. He drizzle a boil and a pan used for the zucchini over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown and cook through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Turn off heat and transfer chicken to a cutting board; tent with foil to keep warm.
Step 6
Melt one tablespoon of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add tomato and scallion whites and seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir and stock concentrate and 1/3 cup water for four servings and cook until reduced.
Step 7
Remove pan from heat and whisk in cream cheese until melted and combined, seasoned as needed with salt and pepper.
Step 8
Slice chicken crosswise. To pot with couscous, stir and zucchini, scallion greens, and lemon zest. Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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