Creamy Pesto Chicken Meal Prep | Quick & Easy Recipe
This creamy pesto chicken meal prep is rich, satisfying, and easy to make. Tender chicken is coated in a smooth pesto yogurt sauce, served with couscous and wilted spinach for a well-balanced, flavour-packed meal that stores and reheats beautifully. Perfect for keeping your week on track without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 900g (1.9lb) - Chicken Breast, Diced
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (4g) - Garlic Powder (Optional)
- 1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika (Optional)
- ⅓ Cup (80g) - Basil Pesto
- ⅓ Cup (80g) - High Protein Greek Yogurt
- Salt & Pepper
Couscous
- 310g (10.9oz) Dry Couscous
- 1 ¼ Cups (310ml) - Chicken Stock
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 120g (4.2oz) - Baby Spinach
- ¼ Lemon, Juiced
- Salt & Pepper
Optional Garnish
- Grated Parmesan
- Lemon Wedge
- Extra Pesto
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Add in olive oil and chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices, then sear for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through. Turn off the heat and add in the pesto. Mix well to combine. Add in the high-protein yogurt and mix well. Remove from the stovetop.
Make the Couscous
- In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil, then turn off the heat. Add in the couscous and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cover with a lid. Steam for 5-6 minutes or as per the packet instructions. Remove the lid and add in the baby spinach, extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Mix well and allow the residual heat to wilt the spinach. If need be, place it over a medium heat and mix well until wilted. Add in lemon juice to taste.
Assemble Your Containers
- In 5x 750ml containers, place the couscous first as a bed and add the chicken over the top. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper and a lemon wedge. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Storage Instructions
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. This meal can also be frozen for up to 4 months, though freezing may slightly affect the texture of the spinach.
Reheating Instructions
Microwave on high for 1½–2 minutes or until heated through. Add a splash of water before reheating if the couscous seems dry, and stir well after heating to bring the creamy sauce back together. Avoid overheating to maintain the texture of the chicken and sauce
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The recipe’s flavor has been amazing so far. However, how do you count the calories? Do you a website for that? I just trying to figure out my calories as accurate as possible!
Thank you for help in advance!
Dmytro Chemezov
Hey Dmytro, Glad you enjoyed the recipe. I use cronometer to calculate my values, its highly accurate.