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Cheddar-Crusted Chicken

Cheddar-Crusted Chicken

with Sweet Potato Mash and Zucchini
4.5(6.4K)Review Summary
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Calories
740 kcal
Protein
49g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts

Tonight's menu features cheddar-crusted chicken, sweet potato mash and roasted zucchini. The best part? Everything comes together in 30 minutes! Talk about a dinnertime win. Ingredients: Chicken breast • Sweet potato • Zucchini • Sour cream (milk ingredients, modified milk ingredients, modified cornstarch, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan, locust bean gum, guar gum, microbial enzyme, bacterial culture, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum) (milk) • Mayonnaise (canola and/or soy oil, liquid whole egg, frozen egg yolk, water, salt, sugar, vinegar, concentrated lemon juice, spice extract, mustard, lactic acid, calcium disodium EDTA) (mustard, egg) • Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, bacterial culture, salt, annatto, beta-carotene, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Panko breadcrumbs (bleached wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt) (wheat) • Smoked paprika-garlic blend (smoked paprika, garlic powder, silicon dioxide) (sulphites).

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

2 unit

Chicken Breasts

2 unit

Sweet Potato

1 unit

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk May be present: Milk)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard May be present: Crustaceans, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

⅓ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Wheat, Gluten)

1 unit

Zucchini

¼ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

6 g

Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories740 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate47 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein49 g
Cholesterol175 mg
Sodium690 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1550 mg
Calcium225 mg
Iron3.5 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.
Shallow Dish
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Potato Masher

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Combine panko, cheese and Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend in a shallow dish.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Carefully slice into the centre of each chicken breast, lengthwise and parallel to the cutting board, leaving 1/2-inch intact on the other end.
  • Open up chicken like a book, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cook chicken
2
  • Coat one side of each chicken breast with mayo.
  • Working with one breast at a time, firmly press mayo-coated side into panko mixture to adhere.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, coated-side up.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 18-20 min.**
Cook sweet potatoes
3
  • Meanwhile, peel, then cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Add sweet potatoes, 1 tsp (2 tsp) salt and enough water to cover (by approx. 1-2 inches) to a large pot.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender, 10-12 min.
Roast zucchini
4
  • Add zucchini and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
  • Roast, in the top of the oven until tender-crisp, 15-17 min
Mash sweet potatoes
5
  • Drain and return sweet potatoes to the same pot, off heat.
  • Mash sour cream and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter into sweet potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide sweet potato mash, cheddar-crusted chicken and zucchini between plates.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The cheddar-crusted chicken is a clear favourite, with the sweet potato mash earning consistent praise; the zucchini and chicken seasoning were sometimes found a little plain.
  • Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this recipe straightforward and quick to pull together, though some noted it runs longer than 30 minutes, especially for larger servings.
  • Suggestions: Add extra sharp cheddar and coat both sides of the chicken for a fuller, crispier crust. To boost the sweet potato mash, consider stirring in garlic powder, a touch of maple syrup, or going lighter on the sour cream to let the potato flavour come through. For the zucchini, try slicing it thinner, flipping halfway through roasting, or pan-sautéing it instead to avoid a soggy result.
  • Leftovers: Leftover chicken pairs well with pasta sauce and mozzarella, and the sweet potato mash holds up nicely for another meal.
  • Portions: Several reviewers found the sweet potato and zucchini quantities on the small side and recommend picking up an extra sweet potato or two to ensure enough mash for everyone.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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