Chicken Thyme with Zucchini Couscous

Chicken Thyme, Zucchini Couscous and a Tomato Cream Sauce

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash and dry produce

Step 2

Trim and dice zucchini into 1/4 inch pieces

Step 3

Peel and finely chop garlic

Step 4

Finely dice tomato

Step 5

Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens

Step 6

Zest and quarter lemon

Step 7

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat

Step 8

Add zucchini, season with half the garlic, salt and pepper

Step 9

Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and tender, 4-7 minutes

Step 10

Turn off heat. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Step 11

While zucchini cooks, melt 1 tbsp butter in a small pot over medium-high heat.

Step 12

Add couscous and remaining garlic, cook,stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds

Step 13

Stir in 3/4 cup water and a big pinch of salt

Step 14

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a low simmer.

Step 15

Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes

Step 16

Drain excess water if necessary. Keep covered off heat until ready to use in later step

Step 17

Pat chicken dry with paper towels, season all over with thyme, salt and pepper

Step 18

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for zucchini over medium-high heat

Step 19

Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side

Step 20

Turn off heat. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, tent with foil to keep warm. Let pan cool 1-2 minutes

Step 21

Melt 1 tbsp butter in same pan over medium heat

Step 22

Add tomato and scallion whites, season with salt and pepper

Step 23

Cook stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes

Step 24

Stir in chicken stock

Step 25

Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes

Step 26

Remove pan from heat

Step 27

Whisk in cream cheese until melted and combined, season with salt and pepper

Step 28

Slice chicken crosswise

Step 29

To pot with Couscous, stir in zucchini, scallion greens and lemon zest.

Step 30

Stir in a squeeze of lemon to taste

Step 31

Divide zucchini couscous between plates. Top with chicken and drizzle with tomato cream sauce

Step 32

Serve with lemon wedges on the side