Description
This flavorful recipe combines tender Parmesan chicken with savory sun-dried tomato couscous and garlicky sautéed vegetables for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
For the garlic veggies:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a dish. Coat chicken in egg, then in Parmesan mixture. Sear in skillet, then bake until done.
- Make the couscous: Bring chicken broth to boil, add couscous and sun-dried tomatoes. Let stand, then fluff with butter and basil.
- Cook the veggies: Sauté garlic in oil, add broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini. Season and cook until tender-crisp.
- Serve: Serve Parmesan chicken with couscous and veggies.
Notes
- Top chicken with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
- Quinoa or rice can be used instead of couscous.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sides
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg