Pillows of Chicken + Couscous

If you have read any of my past recipe posts, you probably know that most of my recipes are not exactly what you'd call "waistline friendly."  Why you ask?  Because I like to post recipes for special occasions or recipes that are simply special themselves and this dish is no different.  It is delicious, fattening, and richly flavored.  So, sorry... but not really.

Ingredients:

• 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 T butter or olive oil
• 1 quart heavy whipping cream (you won't use all of it)
• 8-12 oz. fine parmesan cheese (as in, finely grated)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• flour
• two boxes of preferred Couscous

Prepare:

1. Heat non-stick skillet on high with butter/olive oil coating the pan.
2. Trim chicken and halve, sprinkle with lemon juice and dredge in flour.
3. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, do not cook all the way through.
4. Snuggly place chicken in baking dish (glass preferred) and preheat oven to 450.
5. Pour cream over chicken enough to cover almost completely; adjust chicken as necessary.
6. Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
7. Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes (mine actually took 25 minutes)
8. While chicken is baking prepare couscous as noted on the box.  (I use Near East Couscous Mix with Toasted Pine Nuts) Be sure to follow the directions carefully as couscous can be temperamental and turn to mush if otherwise prepared. 

Here she looks going into the oven:

 And here she looks plated!

It is absolutely wonderful!  It might not looks exactly the picture above, in fact I doubt it will because that picture took forever, but it will taste the same I assure you.  You really can't mess it up, really!  Although it is a messy plate in reality, it's taste is nothing short of rich, elegant, and full bodied flavors!

P.S.
If you're wondering what the orange looking pieces are in the top photo you can also ad carrots, mushrooms, or other creamy vegetables to add more pops of interest.