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Chicken Spinach Pizza Couscous Casserole
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Pizza Casserole with Couscous

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
this pizza casserole is not only quick and easy to make but also nutritious, with ingredients like chicken, whole wheat couscous, and spinach!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups (280g) dry Moroccan couscous
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small diced onion (can use red or yellow)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 big handfuls of baby spinach
  • 2 cups (200g) cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded or fresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook couscous: pour 1 1/2 cups of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour couscous into the saucepan. Stir well. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Add oil to a large pan or skillet and saute onions and mushrooms over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, or until softened. Add tomato paste and mix thoroughly. Next, stir in spinach and chicken and cook for about 2-3 minutes until spinach just starts to wilt.
  • Evenly spread the couscous in the prepared baking dish. Spread sauce over the couscous. Make a layer of the vegetables and chicken. Finally spread 1 cup of mozzarella on top. If preparing ahead, stop here and wrap the dish with plastic wrap and then foil.
  • Bake, covered, for about 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Storage tips: 
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
For a vegetarian version, you can swap out chicken with tofu or beans.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 143mg | Fiber: 7g | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg
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