Dinner in Foil
Elevate your weeknight meals with "Dinner in Foil," a fuss-free, oven-baked recipe that's as delicious as it is convenient. This one-pan wonder combines juicy, seasoned chicken breasts with a medley of vibrant vegetables—tender carrots, red potatoes, and broccoli florets—all wrapped in individual foil packets to lock in moisture and flavor. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, paprika, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this customizable dinner is perfect for busy nights or meal prep. Ready in just 50 minutes with minimal cleanup, it’s a wholesome and satisfying option that’s sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: "chicken dinner in foil," "oven-baked foil packets," "easy weeknight recipes," "chicken and vegetables," "healthy foil packet meals."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 4 medium red potatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lemon
- 4 sheets aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the red potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Ensure the vegetables are roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each approximately 12x18 inches, on your work surface.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each piece of foil to prevent sticking.
Place 1 chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet.
Divide the potatoes, carrots, and broccoli florets evenly among the foil sheets, arranging them around the chicken.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Drizzle 1 more tablespoon of olive oil over each foil packet, ensuring the vegetables and chicken are lightly coated.
Cut the lemon into wedges and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each foil packet for a burst of citrus flavor.
Fold the sides of the foil up and over the chicken and vegetables, sealing tightly to create a packet. Ensure there are no holes to trap the steam inside.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and transfer them to the oven.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
Carefully remove the packets from the oven and let them sit for 3-5 minutes to release steam before opening.
Serve the foil packets directly on plates for easy cleanup. Enjoy your flavorful, fuss-free dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1670 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 131.8 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 4605 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
