Mediterranean Chicken En Papillote
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy and healthy Mediterranean Chicken En Papillote recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are baked to perfection in parchment paper packets, nestled alongside a medley of cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, zucchini, red onion, and garlic. Enhanced with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, aromatic dried oregano and basil, and bright lemon slices, this dish locks in all the flavors and nutrients through its gentle steaming technique. Perfect for busy weeknights, this low-carb, gluten-free meal comes together with just 15 minutes of prep and highlights the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking. Serve straight from the parchment for an elegant presentation that makes cleanup a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 medium Zucchini, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 2 Parchment paper sheets
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare two large sheets of parchment paper, approximately 20 inches in length each.
Place one chicken breast in the center of each parchment sheet.
In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, zucchini, red onion, garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Divide the vegetable mixture evenly and spoon it around and over each chicken breast.
Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of lemon.
Fold the parchment paper over the chicken and vegetables to form a packet. Start by folding the edges together at the top, then tuck the sides under to seal completely. Leave some room inside the packet for steam to circulate.
Place the parchment packets on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully open the packets (watch out for steam) and serve immediately. You can serve the dish as-is from the parchment or transfer the chicken and vegetables to a plate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.8 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3884 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1992 mg | 42% | |
*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.
