Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

Makes 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Suzanne

ingredients

1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nut couscous mix
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh basil leaves

directions

1
Heat broth and seasoning packet from couscous in the microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until broth begins to boil. Place couscous in a large bowl, and stir in broth mixture. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
2
Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in chicken and next 6 ingredients. Serve warm or cold. Garnish, if desired.
3
Tip: You’ll need to buy a 2/3-ounce package of fresh basil and 1 rotisserie chicken to get the right amount of basil and chicken for this recipe. Substitute 4 teaspoons of dried basil if you can’t find fresh.

notes

Nutritional Information Calories: 212 (29% from fat) Fat: 6.8g (sat 3.1g,mono 1.9g,poly 1.1g) Protein: 21.3g Carbohydrate: 16.9g Fiber: 1.4g Cholesterol: 58mg Iron: 1.2mg Sodium: 455mg Calcium: 89mg

Source: Suzanne