Name: "Artichoke Dip" Smothered Chicken & Asparagus over Spinach Couscous
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ (170 ml) jars artichoke hearts, marinated; 1 ½ small bunches asparagus; 1 ½ (142 g) pkg baby spinach; 1.02 kg chicken breasts, boneless skinless; 710 ml chicken or vegetable broth; 1 ½ (227 g) blocks cream cheese; ¾ (227 g) block mozzarella cheese; 1 ½ cups whole wheat couscous; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; Italian seasoning; salt

"Artichoke Dip" Smothered Chicken & Asparagus over Spinach Couscous"Artichoke Dip" Smothered Chicken & Asparagus over Spinach Couscous — a 45-minute dinner recipe with 12 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 ½ (170 ml) jars artichoke hearts, marinated

1 ½ small bunches asparagus

1 ½ (142 g) pkg baby spinach

1.02 kg chicken breasts, boneless skinless

710 ml chicken or vegetable broth

1 ½ (227 g) blocks cream cheese

¾ (227 g) block mozzarella cheese

1 ½ cups whole wheat couscous

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

Italian seasoning

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Coat a baking sheet pan with a thin layer of oil.

Wash and dry spinach (skip if it came pre-washed); roughly chop half and transfer to a medium bowl. Set remaining spinach aside.

Drain and coarsely chop artichokes; add to the bowl with the spinach.

Cut cream cheese into small pieces and add to the bowl along with spices. Use a silicone spatula or spoon to mash and thoroughly combine the artichoke dip.

Place chicken on a cutting board. Holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, cut the chicken in half horizontally to form thin cutlets. Place cutlets on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Spread artichoke dip over the cutlets.

Wash and dry asparagus. Using a clean cutting board, snap or cut off woody ends; divide and place on top of each cutlet.

Coarsely grate mozzarella; sprinkle over the chicken and asparagus.

Place baking sheet in the oven and bake until chicken is cooked through and golden, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring broth to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous, and stir. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Uncover the couscous and add remaining spinach in handfuls, gently stirring, waiting for the spinach to wilt slightly before adding the next handful.

To serve, divide couscous between plates or bowls and top with smothered chicken. Enjoy!

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