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Basil Chicken Meatballs with Summer Couscous

These basil chicken meatballs and couscous are one of our favorite meals! Juicy and tender meatballs are served over couscous made with pesto, burst tomatoes and fresh sweet corn. Delicious summer dish!
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Ingredients

basil chicken meatballs

couscous

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken in a large bowl. Season all over with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, parmesan, breadcrumbs and basil. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Roll the mixture into 1 to 2-inch meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and brown for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip gently and brown the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Shake the pan, tossing the meatballs around. Cook until the meatballs are cooked through and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Add the burst tomatoes and corn right to the skillet. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes burst and the corn is a little caramelized, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the meatballs back to the pan.
  • To serve, spoon the couscous into a bowl. Top with the tomatoes, corn and meatballs. Sprinkle on more fresh basil. Serve!

couscous

  • Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Once all the liquid is absorbed, stir in the parmesan and pesto. Stir until combined. Stir in the fresh basil and serve.
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