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Mozzarella & Herb Chicken
Mozzarella & Herb Chicken

Mozzarella & Herb Chicken

with Roasted Asparagus & Buttery Couscous

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on March 13, 2024

Not much else 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 our Italian spices to the crunchy coating. And while the chicken is the main event, the sides play excellent support roles. We’re serving up savory, buttery couscous and tender roasted carrots. The best part? Everything comes together in just 30 minutes! Talk about a weeknight win.

Tags:
Protein Smart
Easy Prep
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit

Lemon

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

½ cup

Mozzarella Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 tablespoon

Italian Seasoning

10 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

12 ounce

Carrots

2.5 ounce

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

6 ounce

Asparagus

Not included in your delivery

4 teaspoon

Olive Oil

2 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories720 kcal
Fat35 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein49 g
Cholesterol165 mg
Sodium560 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Zester
Peeler
Medium Bowl
Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Small pot

Instructions

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Zest and quarter lemon.

Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary or trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus. (Save carrots for another use.)

Mix Panko & Start Carrots
2

• In a medium bowl, combine panko, mozzarella, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings; be sure to measure—we sent more), 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4), salt, and pepper. • Toss carrots on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes to taste. (For 4, spread carrots out across entire baking sheet.) • Roast on top rack for 5 minutes (you’ll add the chicken then).

Swap in broccoli for carrots. Roast as instructed.

Swap in asparagus for carrots. (You’ll roast in Step 4.)

Coat Chicken
3

• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. • Evenly spread sour cream onto tops of chicken, then mound with panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).

Roast Carrots & Chicken
4

• Once carrots have roasted 5 minutes, remove sheet from oven and carefully place chicken on empty side. (For 4 servings, leave carrots roasting; add chicken to a second baking sheet and roast on middle rack.) • Roast on top rack until chicken is golden brown and cooked through and carrots are browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: If carrots are done before chicken, remove from sheet and continue roasting chicken.

Roast broccoli as instructed.

Place coated chicken on opposite side of sheet from asparagus. Roast until asparagus is tender, 10-12 minutes. Carefully remove asparagus from sheet and continue to roast chicken until cooked through, 5-8 minutes more.

Cook Couscous
5

• While carrots and chicken 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. • Add ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. • Turn off heat. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.

Finish & Serve
6

• Once chicken is done, stir 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into couscous until melted. Stir in lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste; season with salt and pepper. • Divide couscous, chicken, and carrots between plates. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.