Pregnancy Recipe
Evening meal
Quick chicken, tomato and spinach couscous bowl
A 20-minute bowl of couscous with thoroughly cooked chicken, fresh tomato and spinach. Practical for a busy evening or a chilled lunch the next day.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Portions
- 2
- Easy
- Pregnancy
- Quick and easy
- High-protein
- Iron-containing
- Lower in saturated fat

Make this recipe
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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Put the couscous in a bowl, pour on the boiling water, cover and leave for 5–8 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Step 2. Meanwhile heat the oil and cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes until cooked right through with no pink meat.
- Step 3. Add the onion and tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes.
- Step 4. Stir in the washed spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 5. Fold the chicken and vegetables through the couscous, season lightly and serve.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
