Cheater Chicken Dinner

Step 1 -Adjust the oven rack to the middle position.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 3 -Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 4 -In a small bowl, combine the panko, the parmesan, the paprika, 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 5 -Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season them with the salt and the pepper.

Step 6 -Evenly brush the tops of the chicken with the sour cream.

Step 7 -Mound the panko mixture on top of the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly to adhere. You do not need to coat the undersides of the chicken.

Step 8 -On one side of a rimmed baking sheet, toss the green beans with the remaining olive oil, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 9 -Place the chicken, crust-side up, on the empty side of the same sheet.

Step 10 -Roast until the green beans are tender and the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F internally, about 15-17 minutes. If the chicken needs more time, transfer the green beans to a plate and let the chicken continue roasting.

Step 11 -Once the salted water is boiling, add the couscous to the pot.

Step 12 -Cook the couscous until tender, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 13 -Drain the couscous thoroughly.

Step 14 -In an empty pot over medium heat, melt the garlic herb butter.

Step 15 -Add the scallion whites to the butter and cook until softened, about 1 minute.

Step 16 -Add the couscous to the butter and scallion mixture, stirring to coat.

Step 17 -Taste the couscous for seasoning.

Step 18 -Toss the green beans with the lemon zest and lemon juice.

Step 19 -Divide the chicken, the couscous, and the green beans between two serving plates.

Step 20 -Serve garnished with the green parts of the scallions.