Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Couscous Recipe
This Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Couscous is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts infused with lemon and Parmesan, served atop fluffy couscous for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Couscous
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken evenly to prepare for cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Ensure chicken is cooked through and nicely browned.
- Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet, spooning the juices over the chicken. This adds bright citrus flavor to the meat.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and let it melt slightly. Allow the cheese to soften and complement the lemony chicken.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and butter to a boil. Prepare the cooking liquid for the couscous.
- Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Let the couscous absorb the broth and soften.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Separate the grains for a light texture.
- Serve chicken over couscous and garnish with chopped parsley. Present the dish attractively with fresh herbs.
Notes
- The couscous needs to sit covered for 5 minutes to fully absorb the broth.
- Make sure to cook chicken thoroughly until fully cooked and golden.
Keywords: Lemon Parmesan Chicken, Couscous recipe, quick chicken dinner, easy stovetop chicken, weeknight meals
