Mediterranean Chicken Parcels
Transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with these vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Parcels. This easy, all-in-one dinner is packed with succulent chicken breasts topped with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and tangy kalamata olives. Infused with garlic, oregano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, each parcel is crowned with a slice of lemon and a crumble of creamy feta cheese for the perfect balance of freshness and richness. Sealed and roasted to perfection in parchment or foil, these individual packets lock in steam for tender, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this no-fuss, oven-baked dish is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and casual entertaining. Serve straight from the parcels for a rustic, Mediterranean-inspired dining experience that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 piece lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 sheets parchment paper or aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lay out four large sheets of parchment paper or aluminum foil on a flat surface.
Place one chicken breast in the center of each sheet.
In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, zucchini, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Divide the vegetable mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, placing the vegetables on top and around each piece of chicken.
Top each chicken breast with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese.
Carefully fold and seal each parchment or foil sheet to create a parcel. Ensure the edges are tightly sealed to trap the steam inside.
Place the parcels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the parcels rest for 5 minutes before carefully opening them to release the steam.
Serve the chicken parcels hot, directly from the parchment or foil, for an impressive and delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 5773 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 233.6 g | 467% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2945 mg | 63% | |
*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.
