Microwave Mug Pesto Chicken Couscous or Cauliflower Recipe
A quick and easy lunch made in the microwave in minutes! You can make this recipe with either couscous or finely shredded/chopped "cauliflower couscous."
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup couscous OR 1 cup "cauliflower couscous**"
- 1/2 can (5 ounces) water-packed chunk chicken, drained and flaked (or 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons basil pesto (I used jarred from Costco)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In the mug, microwave the water on HIGH for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until the water is boiling. Stir in the couscous and cover with a plate and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the chicken and pesto. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute more or until heated through.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
**If you are using "cauliflower couscous," skip the water and just stir the cauliflower, chicken, and pesto in a mug to combine and heat on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.
With Couscous:
9 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
With Cauliflower:
5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipe mug pesto chicken couscous | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.5g | Protein: 27.9g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 2.4g