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Pesto Chicken Couscous Snack Boxes


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 34 snack boxes 1x

Description

Snack time just got classy. These easy-prep boxes combine tender pesto-tossed chicken with lemony couscous, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella balls. Light yet satisfying, they’re perfect for grab-and-go lunches or afternoon bites that feel more like a café board than a meal prep bin.

 


Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

¼ cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)

1 cup couscous

1 cup water or chicken broth

1 tbsp olive oil

Zest and juice of ½ lemon

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained

Salt & pepper, to taste


Instructions

Cook the chicken: Season and grill or pan-cook chicken until done. Slice and toss with pesto while warm.

 

Make the couscous: Bring water or broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, olive oil, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

 

Assemble boxes: Divide couscous into containers, add sliced pesto chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella.

 

Store: Refrigerate and enjoy cold or slightly warmed.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Protein: 32g