Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous Bowls

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These quick chicken-and-veggie bowls are endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand. Beyond cucumber and tomato, you could try thinly sliced carrots, steamed broccoli florets and zucchini or roasted cauliflower. You could also substitute flaked salmon or sliced cooked lamb for the chicken. Treat the couscous like pasta, simmering until tender and then draining. Unlike most pastas, you'll want to rinse and drain the couscous so the grains don't clump together.

Adam Dolge

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

a recipe photo of the Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls — Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups whole-wheat Israeli couscous
2 ¼ cups water
½ cup plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt
3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, grated
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
12 ounces boneless, skinless rotisserie chicken (white and dark meat), shredded (about 3 cups)
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes or until done. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain.
Combine yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill.
Divide the cooked couscous evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and feta evenly over the couscous. Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons yogurt mixture; sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dill.

Originally appeared: CookingLight Power Bowls Issue

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

473	Calories
14g	Fat
55g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 3/4 cups
Calories 473
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 35g	70%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Sodium 608mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous Bowls

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