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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the zucchini, dice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Set all vegetables aside.

Step 3

Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a clean work surface.

Step 4

Place a chicken breast in the center of each piece of foil.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Divide the vegetable mixture evenly among the four foil sheets, arranging them around and on top of the chicken breasts.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through.

Step 10

Carefully remove the packets from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before opening to release steam.

Step 11

Once opened, sprinkle each chicken packet with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Step 12

Serve directly in the foil packets or transfer to plates. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1824.9 grams (1824.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2178

Total Fat 93.60g	120%
Saturated Fat 28.10g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 672mg	224%
Sodium 7399mg	322%
Total Carbohydrate 65.50g	24%
Dietary Fiber 12.20g	44%
Total Sugars 43.90g
Protein 253.90g	508%

Vitamin D 7IU	35%
Calcium 1055mg	81%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3792mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 47.9%

Carbs: 12.4%