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Creamy Pesto Chicken Meal Prep #1

Creamy Pesto Chicken

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5 from 1 vote
Servings: 5 Portions
Calories: 496kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

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

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pesto Chicken
Serving Size
 
400 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
496
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.4
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.2
g
Cholesterol
 
132
mg
44
%
Sodium
 
340
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
865
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2.9
g
12
%
Sugar
 
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
 
53
g
106
%
Vitamin A
 
126
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
60.9
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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