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title: Lemon-Dill Chicken Couscous
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lemon-dill-chicken-couscous-67e39df5822813b6e6e5dc3b
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Wheat, Milk]
tags: [Protein Smart, Skillet, Quick, Dinner]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 138
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the fresh flavors, though some found it mild.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers appreciated the simplicity as a quick weeknight meal.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/lemon-dill-chicken-couscous.avif"
---
@chopped chicken breast{12%oz}
@Israeli couscous{1%cup}
@water{1½%cup}
@onion{1%unit}
@zucchini{1%unit}
@cream cheese{2%tbsp}
@chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}
@cream sauce base{2%tbsp}
@lemon{1%unit}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@dill{1%unit}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@cooking oil{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}

Wash and dry all produce.

In a #small pot{}, bring @Israeli couscous{1%cup} and @water{1½%cup} to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low; cook until al dente ~{7%minutes}.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @zucchini{1%unit}(sliced) and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened ~{5%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{} in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add @onion{1%unit}(diced), @garlic{2%cloves}(minced), and @chopped chicken breast{12%oz}. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces and stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and chicken is cooked through ~{6%minutes}.

Add @cream cheese{2%tbsp}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, @cream sauce base{2%tbsp}, @butter{2%tbsp}, and juice of half @lemon{1%unit} to the pan. Whisk until melted, then stir in Israeli couscous, zucchini, and half the dill. Cook, stirring, until combined and heated through ~{2%minutes}.

Divide mixture between plates or bowls. Sprinkle with remaining dill and lemon zest. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.