Dinner for 4

Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls

Name: Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 1/3 cups boiling water; kosher salt and black pepper; 2 zucchini; 6 campari tomatoes; olive oil cooking spray; 4 organic chicken breasts; 1/2 cup fresh packed basil leaves; 1/2 cup fresh packed simplynature organic baby spinach & arugula mix; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; salt; black pepper (optional); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

$13.57for 455 minServes 4

Grilled chicken and vegetables pair with fluffy couscous and a fresh basil-spinach pesto made with garlic, Parmesan, and oil.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 1.9 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.9 lb	$3.73Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Spinach, 0.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.57

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.39 per serving$13.57 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 1/3 cups boiling water
kosher salt and black pepper
2 zucchini
6 campari tomatoes
olive oil cooking spray
4 organic chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh packed basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh packed simplynature organic baby spinach & arugula mix
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup grated parmesan
salt
black pepper (optional)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps

Pour the boiling water over the couscous with salt, cover, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Chop the basil, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan together, then stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and lightly oil the grates.
Grill the zucchini and tomatoes for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until tender.
Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Fluff the couscous and divide it among bowls with the vegetables, sliced chicken, and pesto.

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