Creamy Garlic Lemon Couscous with Chicken
Serves 25 mins prep25 mins cook
A skillet full of creamy, garlicky, lemon couscous with golden brown chicken.
0 servings
What you need

tsp garlic powder

tsp onion powder

tsp italian seasoning

red pepper flake

tbsp butter
lemon

cup israeli couscous

cup chicken stock

cup heavy cream

cup parmesan
fresh herbs
lemon wedge
Instructions
0 Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder and italian seasoning 1 Add 1 tablespoon of butter into a medium skillet and place it over medium heat 2 Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on the first side and once it is golden brown, flip and cook until the chicken is cooked through with no pink and an internal temperature of 165 degrees 3 Transfer the chicken onto a plate and add the juice from 2 lemons into the skillet along with 4 minced cloves of garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes and cook for about 60 seconds while stirring 4 Add the couscous into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to lightly toast the couscous 6 Add 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock and bring it up to a simmer 7 Once simmering, add the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet 8 Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes over medium to medium low heat (adjust the heat to maintain the simmering) 9 Transfer the chicken back onto a plate and whisk 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of finely shredded parmesan into the couscous and let it sit over low heat for 1-2 minutes before serving 11 Garnish with finely chopped parsley, additional parmesan and lemon wedgesView original recipe

