Description
Chicken and Vegetables Foil Packets are an easy, flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy seasoned chicken paired with zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes cooked together in individual foil packets. This dish offers a simple, wholesome way to cook a nutritious, colorful dinner that locks in moisture and flavor for tender, perfectly cooked chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced small
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the foil packets.
- Prepare Foil Sheets: Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, large enough to fully wrap each portion of chicken and vegetables.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the cubed chicken, sliced zucchini, chopped red and yellow bell peppers, sliced red onion, and diced potatoes.
- Season Mixture: Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl. Toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Assemble Packets: Divide the mixture evenly among the four foil sheets. Fold and seal each foil packet tightly, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the hot packets to avoid steam burns, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Dice the potatoes small to ensure they cook evenly and in the same amount of time as the chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes for variation.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a tablespoon of pesto to each foil packet before sealing.
- This recipe can also be cooked on a covered grill over medium heat for an outdoor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
