Couscous Stuffed Chicken

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Couscous Stuffed Chicken

1 package of 4 chicken breasts
1

package Near East Couscous mix- Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil (or any other flavor)

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (from jar, try Pastene brand)
5 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper
 

Directions:

    1.  Prepare couscous, directions available on side of box: in round 2 quart microwavable glass casserole, combine 1-1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil and contents of Spice Sack. Cover and microwave on high 5-6 minutes or until boiling. Stir in couscous and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes and stir

    2.  Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim any visible fat off of chicken. Cut each breast in half lengthwise, however not completely through forming a pocket (similar to how half of a pita pocket opens)

    3.  Drizzle 3 Tbsp. olive oil on oven pan (rectangular glass/ceramic pan).  Place
    4 chicken breasts onto the pan, turning each one to coat the outside with olive oil

    4.  Stuff each breast with couscous, about ¼ cup for each breast

    5.  Add a few sun-dried tomatoes into each breast of chicken, using ½ cup throughout the 4 breasts

    6.  Add a dash of salt and pepper to tops of chicken breasts. Place pan with 4 stuffed chicken breasts into oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit. 

    7.  Serve stuffed chicken breast with leftover couscous and garden salad.