Mozzarella & Herb Chicken
Now get 50% more protein per serving in this HelloFresh classic!
- Milk
- Wheat
Not much beats crunchy panko-coated chicken, but luckily, our chefs were up to the challenge. They went and made it 63x more delicious (a scientific number) by adding mozzarella and Italian Seasoning to the crunchy coating. And while the chicken is the main event, the sides are excellent accompanying acts. We’re serving up savory, buttery couscous and crispy-edged roasted broccoli. The best part, though? Everything comes together in just 30 minutes! Talk about a weeknight win.
Ingredients
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
¾ cup
Pearl Couscous
(Contains: Wheat)
8 ounce
Broccoli
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Lemon
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
½ tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
18 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2.5 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Zest and quarter lemon.
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In a medium bowl, combine panko, mozzarella, half the Italian Seasoning, 1½ TBSP olive oil (all the Italian Seasoning and 3 TBSP olive oil for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. TIP: Not sure how much chicken to use? Reference the “Before you start” section at left for guidance!
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Lightly coat a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Place chicken on one side of sheet (for 4 servings, place across entire sheet).
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Evenly spread sour cream onto tops of chicken, then mound with panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).
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Toss broccoli on opposite side of sheet from chicken with a large drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. (For 4 servings, add broccoli to a second baking sheet; roast on middle rack.)
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Roast on top rack until chicken is golden brown and cooked through and broccoli is slightly crispy, 18-22 minutes. TIP: If broccoli is done before chicken, remove from sheet and continue roasting chicken.
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While chicken and broccoli roast, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 2-3 minutes.
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Add 1 cup water (2 cups for 4) and stock concentrates. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.
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Turn off heat. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
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Once chicken is done, stir 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into couscous until melted. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice to taste; season with salt and pepper.
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Halve each piece of chicken lengthwise.
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Divide couscous, chicken, and broccoli between plates. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Apr 2026- Flavor: The mozzarella herb crust delivers delicious Italian flavor, though some found it mild and suggested more seasoning on the chicken.
- Ease of prep: Super easy and quick to make, with many praising the simplicity of this 30-minute weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Try mayo instead of sour cream for coating; some recommend Parmesan over mozzarella for better flavor and texture.
- Portions: The extra protein was appreciated by many, though some felt proportions were unbalanced with more chicken than sides.
- Couscous: Opinions were mixed — many loved the lemony flavor, while others found it bland and suggested adding more seasoning.
Reviews from our home cooks
Yay. This was so great for portion. Also it was fast and easy to prepare. Thank you so much! Finally my husband got the protein he wanted without me having to supplement it with stuff from my freezer!
Omg so good! The crust of the chicken was amazing and the chicken was juicy! Loved the couscous and broccoli too!
Loaded with flavor! Chicken cooked perfectly following the instructions. Paired well with broccoli and cous cous
I'm learning how to cook on HelloFresh too!! Like the crispy stuff on top of that fish right there I learned how to do it legitimately cuz I've always wondered how to do crispy type of chicken and now I've learned!! Thank you HelloFresh!!
Oh my gosh! Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! High protein. Everything was so tasty!
So much chicken and the flavor was delicious! We will definitely order this one again!
The extra protein was great! Always an easy and yummy dinner
This was extremely tasty! I loved the lemony couscous with the chicken.
Really good. I think I might have preferred chicken stock in the couscous instead of beef.
This would be better with Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella. The mozzarella melts to a more gooey texture and is not as flavorful
