Chicken Foil Packets (Print View)
Juicy chicken and vibrant veggies steamed with herbs in sealed foil for an effortless, flavorful meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12x16 inches each.
03 - Place a 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 chicken breast.
05 - Combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in each packet.
06 - Fold the foil sides up and over the chicken and vegetables, sealing each packet tightly while leaving slight room for steam to circulate inside.
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 hot steam. Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Almost zero dishes afterward, which means you actually want to cook on a Tuesday
- Everything steams together so the chicken stays absurdly juicy while the vegetables soak up all those herb flavors
02 -
- Leaving air space inside the packet is not optional because the steam is what actually cooks the vegetables through
- I once used regular foil and it ripped while I was crimping, dumping half the vegetables onto the counter, so invest in heavy-duty
03 -
- Toss the vegetables in the seasoning oil before placing them in the packets for more even coverage
- Swap Italian seasoning for Cajun or taco spice and you have an entirely different dinner without learning a new technique