Italian Chicken Packets
Whip up a fuss-free, flavor-packed dinner with these Italian Chicken Packets, a vibrant mix of tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and classic Italian herbs. This one-pan (or rather, one-foil!) recipe makes cleanup a breeze while locking in every bit of juicy goodness. With hearty zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic red onion, each packet bursts with Mediterranean charm. Drizzled with olive oil, seasoned to perfection, and topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, these foil-baked delights are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this baked Italian chicken recipe is your go-to for healthy, delicious, and customizable cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium, sliced zucchini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cups, chopped fresh basil leaves
- 4 sheets, approximately 12x18 inches aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the zucchini, dice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Set all vegetables aside.
Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a clean work surface.
Place a chicken breast in the center of each piece of foil.
In a medium bowl, combine zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the vegetables evenly.
Divide the vegetable mixture evenly among the four foil sheets, arranging them around and on top of the chicken breasts.
Bring the two long edges of the foil together over the chicken and vegetables. Fold the edges over several times to create a tight seal. Then fold the short edges up and inward to completely seal each packet.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through.
Carefully remove the packets from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before opening to release steam.
Once opened, sprinkle each chicken packet with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Serve directly in the foil packets or transfer to plates. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.6 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 7399 mg | 322% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 253.9 g | 508% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1055 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3792 mg | 81% | |
*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.
