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Healthy chicken and veggies loaded with italian spices and baked in foil packet. This simple recipe transforms chicken into a tasty effortless dinner in minutes. Plus, each serving is only 261 calories!
Dinner couldn't get any easier with these foil packets. They're perfect when you're tired and just need to pop something in the oven while you get other things done around the house.
This recipe makes 2 foil packets for two individuals. Double or triple recipe as needed.
Ingredients
- 2 small (or 1 large) chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced or chopped (colors of choice)
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- ½ cup tomatoes sliced into large chunks (or grape tomatoes)
- ½ cup onion, sliced or chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning *(see note)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400F.
- In a large bowl combine or ziplock bag, combine all the ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Cut and lay out 2 12x12 inch (app.) squares of aluminum foil on a sheet pan. Place half the mixture on each foil and gently fold the foil around ingredients to form a tight seal.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with a side of rice or noodles.
Notes
* To make 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, combine 1 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, ½ teaspoon dried sage
