Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Curried Couscous

Elevate your dinner game with these succulent Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Curried Couscous, a gourmet-meets-comfort dish that's bursting with bold flavors and vibrant textures. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a fragrant couscous filling infused with aromatic curry powder, sweet dried apricots, crunchy toasted almonds, and fresh cilantro. Lightly seared for a golden crust and baked to perfection, these stuffed chicken breasts offer a satisfying blend of spices, sweetness, and nuttiness in every bite. Perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals, this show-stopping dish is simple to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice for a tangy finish and pair with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 0.25 cup Dried apricots, chopped
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Remove it from heat, stir in the couscous, curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the chopped dried apricots, toasted slivered almonds, and chopped cilantro. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the thickest side of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Step 5

Stuff each chicken breast generously with the couscous mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks or kitchen twine.

Step 6

Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 7

Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1256.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2083.1

Total Fat 91.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 637.8mg	0%
Sodium 4557.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 231.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 216.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 973.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 45.1%

Carbs: 14.8%