Elevate your weeknight dinner with these aromatic Tarragon Chicken Packets for Two—an easy, flavorful, and healthy meal perfect for date night or a cozy dinner at home. This oven-baked recipe combines tender boneless chicken breasts with vibrant zucchini, sweet carrots, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all enhanced by the refreshing aroma of fresh tarragon. Drizzled with olive oil, infused with garlic, and brightened with a zing of fresh lemon juice, these individual foil packets ensure each bite is bursting with flavor while locking in moisture for perfectly cooked chicken and vegetables. Ready in just 40 minutes, this effortless dish offers minimal cleanup and a beautifully rustic presentation, making it an ideal choice for a stress-free yet gourmet dining experience. Perfectly portioned for two, it’s a delightful way to celebrate simplicity in the kitchen.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the zucchini and carrot into thin slices. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic cloves.
Lay out two sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long, on a flat surface.
Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet.
Divide the zucchini, carrot slices, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly between the two packets, arranging them around the chicken.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of fresh tarragon leaves and 1 minced garlic clove over each chicken breast.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken and vegetables in each packet.
Season each packet with 0.25 teaspoons of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon evenly over the two packets.
Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet that traps the steam during cooking.
Place the sealed packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the packets cool for 2-3 minutes before carefully opening them to release the steam.
Serve the chicken and vegetables directly from the foil packets for a rustic presentation or transfer to plates for serving.
Serving size | 778.6 grams (778.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 962 |
Total Fat 41.70g | 53% |
Saturated Fat 8.10g | 41% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g | |
Cholesterol 296mg | 99% |
Sodium 3347mg | 146% |
Total Carbohydrate 29.80g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 6.00g | 21% |
Total Sugars 19.20g | |
Protein 112.70g | 225% |
Vitamin D 4IU | 18% |
Calcium 154mg | 12% |
Iron 6mg | 32% |
Potassium 1863mg | 40% |
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