Chicken Foil Packets (Print Version)

Juicy chicken and vibrant veggies steamed together in foil with Italian herbs for an easy, flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow squash, sliced
04 - 1 zucchini, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1 tsp paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
14 - Lemon wedges, to serve

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and allow it to come to full temperature.
02 - Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12x16 inches each.
03 - Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet.
04 - Distribute the sliced bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly around each piece of chicken.
05 - Combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then drizzle evenly over the chicken and vegetables in each packet.
06 - Fold the foil sides up and over the chicken and vegetables, crimping the edges to seal each packet tightly while leaving some space for steam to circulate.
07 - Transfer the sealed packets to a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
08 - Carefully open each packet watching for escaping steam, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one sealed pouch so cleanup is literally just tossing foil in the trash
  • The chicken stays ridiculously tender because it essentially steams in its own herb infused juices
02 -
  • Sealing the packets too loosely lets steam escape and you will end up with dry chicken and sad vegetables
  • Cajun seasoning instead of Italian completely transforms this into a different meal and it is equally incredible
03 -
  • Do not slice the vegetables thinner than a quarter inch or they will disintegrate into a watery mess inside the packet
  • Let the sealed packets rest for two minutes after coming out of the oven before opening so the juices redistribute through the chicken

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