Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Mediterranean Chicken Couscous
20 min.
8
348kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that's ready in no time? Look no further than this Mediterranean Chicken Couscous recipe! This gluten-free dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and serves eight people. With a total calorie count of 348 kcal per serving, it's a great option for those watching their waistline.

The star of this dish is the flavorful combination of ingredients, including rotisserie chicken, fresh basil, grape tomatoes, and toasted pine nut couscous mix. And let's not forget the delicious low-sodium fat-free chicken broth that brings it all together.

Preparation is a breeze, with only a few simple steps that require just a bowl and a microwave. In just 20 minutes, you'll have a tasty and satisfying main course that's sure to impress. Plus, feel free to garnish with fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of elegance.

Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking for a quick and easy meal, this Mediterranean Chicken Couscous recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So why wait? Give it a try today!

Ingredients

  • servings basil fresh
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut cooked chopped ( 1 rotisserie chicken)
  • 1.3 cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free low-sodium
  • ounce feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 5.6 ounce pinenuts toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat broth and seasoning packet from couscous in the microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until broth begins to boil.
  2. Place couscous in a large bowl, and stir in broth mixture. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in chicken and next 6 ingredients.
  4. Serve warm or cold.
  5. Garnish, if desired.
  6. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein33.28%
Fat60.2%
Carbs6.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.63
Glycemic Load
0.78
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.293043473492%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.14mg
Hesperetin
0.41mg
Naringenin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.95kcal
17.4%
Fat:24.08g
37.04%
Saturated Fat:4.8g
30.02%
Carbohydrates:5.86g
1.95%
Net Carbohydrates:4.32g
1.57%
Sugar:2.43g
2.7%
Cholesterol:97.79mg
32.6%
Sodium:618.04mg
26.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.95g
59.9%
Manganese:1.86mg
93.1%
Vitamin K:27.14µg
25.85%
Phosphorus:181.87mg
18.19%
Copper:0.32mg
16.01%
Magnesium:61.44mg
15.36%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.83%
Vitamin A:703.97IU
14.08%
Vitamin C:10.17mg
12.32%
Zinc:1.82mg
12.14%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.95%
Calcium:86.04mg
8.6%
Iron:1.5mg
8.31%
Potassium:290.32mg
8.29%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.02%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.95%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.86%
Fiber:1.54g
6.16%
Folate:22.99µg
5.75%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.17%
Selenium:3.06µg
4.37%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.05%