ARUGULA, CHICKEN, AND WALNUT COUSCOUS

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A quick and delicious, fresh, one-pot meal. This is my favorite 'go-to' meal on a busy night. It's full of flavor and really healthy.

Provided by Kathy M

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ¼ cups fat-free chicken broth
3 cups ( lightly packed) baby arugula, very coarsely chopped
1 (5.9 ounce) package Parmesan-flavored couscous
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place a saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute and pour olive oil into hot pan. Cook and stir walnuts in hot oil until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer walnuts to a bowl.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in same pan; cook and stir shiitake mushrooms until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from pan. Add 1 more teaspoon olive oil to pan; cook and stir chicken and garlic until chicken is browned and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into chicken mixture, add arugula, and stir contents of couscous seasoning packet into mixture; bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Stir couscous into mixture, cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid has been absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts and basil, lightly fluff couscous with a fork to combine, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 595.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Elijah Roberts
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This dish is a must-try for any chicken lover.


Fredrick Okello
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so easy to make.


MD:forhad ah
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


KAILAS JADHAV
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious.


Shaun Hapi
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This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Jeana Scott
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great weeknight meal.


Rukhsana Khan
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor.


Melissa Williams
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The chicken was a little dry. I think I overcooked it.


M Abid
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Naomi Macias
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The bitterness of the arugula balanced out the sweetness of the walnuts and chicken.


Ayaj Bithi
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


CandyMuncher
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the arugula added a nice peppery bite, and the walnuts gave it a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.