Baked Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets

Name: Baked Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 5 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, chopped into bite-sized pieces); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lemon, thinly sliced (for garnish); Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

These Baked Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets are not only healthy but also a fun and customizable meal for the whole family. You can mix and match vegetables to suit your preferences, making it a versatile and kid-friendly option. Enjoy your wholesome American-inspired dinner!

Updated at: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:06:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories386 kcal (19%)

Total Fat11 g (16%)

Carbs18.3 g (7%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein48 g (96%)

Sodium268.7 mg (13%)

Fiber3.5 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

5boneless skinless chicken breasts

5 cupsmixed vegetables

broccoli florets, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, chopped into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoononion powder

1 teaspoondried thyme

thinly sliced, for garnish

Fresh parsley

chopped, optional, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Prepare Foil Packets: Tear off 5 large pieces of aluminum foil, each about 18 inches long. Place one chicken breast in the center of each piece of foil.

Step 3

Season Chicken: Drizzle each chicken breast with a little olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Add Vegetables: Divide the mixed vegetables equally among the foil packets, placing them around the chicken. Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the vegetables, and season them with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Seal Packets: Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables, sealing the edges to create packets. Make sure they are tightly sealed to trap steam during cooking.

Step 6

Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Serve: Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam) and transfer the chicken and vegetables to serving plates. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Step 8

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