PESTO CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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I found this recipe in Hallmark magazine as a 4 ingredient challenge. It is really simple and delicious! Hope that you enjoy!

Provided by Scrapbook Lori

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups couscous (I used Near East brand)
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups carrots, shredded
2 cups pesto sauce, store bought
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine 2 cups of water and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Add couscous and carrots; stir, and remove from the heat.
  • Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in 2 tbsp pesto.
  • Tear off 6 12-inch lengths of aluminum foil.
  • Put 1/6th of couscous mixture on one half of each piece of foil.
  • Top each with chicken breast.
  • Spread a bit of pesto over each piece of chicken.
  • Fold up the foil and seal.
  • Place packets on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 495.4, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 35

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