Irresistibly Easy Pizza Casserole with Couscous Delight
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
This Pizza Casserole with Couscous combines nostalgic pizza flavors with a nutritious twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Equipment
- saucepan
- skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1.5 cups Water for cooking couscous
- 1 cups Moroccan Couscous whole wheat preferred
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
- 1 medium Onion red or yellow
- 1 cups Cremini Mushrooms or any preferred variety
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Baby Spinach fresh for best flavor
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken prepared ahead for convenience
- 1 cups Tomato Sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 cups Mozzarella Cheese low-sodium option available
Optional Toppings
- ½ cups Extra Cheese for topping
- ¼ cups Fresh Herbs basil or oregano
- 1 cups Olives or Bell Peppers for added flavor
Instructions
How to Make Pizza Casserole with Couscous
- Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, add in the couscous, stir gently, cover, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy. Use a fork to fluff it up for the perfect texture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish generously with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium flame. Add diced onions and cremini mushrooms, cooking for about 5-8 minutes until softened. Mix in the tomato paste, fresh spinach, and cooked chicken, cooking until the spinach has wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Spread the fluffy couscous evenly across the bottom of your greased baking dish. Layer on the tomato sauce, followed by the sautéed vegetable-chicken mixture, and then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover your assembled casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melting and bubbly.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with olive oil before serving for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg