Description
Baked Parmesan Chicken and Couscous for Cozy Weeknight Dinners is a delightful blend of flavors that transforms your busy evenings into something special. This dish combines tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust with fluffy couscous mixed with vibrant vegetables. It’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for families seeking comfort food that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Cooked Couscous
- 2 cups Kale (chopped)
- 1 cup Marinated Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup Fresh Basil
- 0.5 cup Chopped Almonds (roasted salted)
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- to taste Kosher Salt
- to taste Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Coat chicken breasts in the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, mix sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, cooked couscous, kale, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Serve the baked chicken alongside the couscous mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg