Baked Lemon Foil Packet Dinner

Baked Lemon Foil Packet Dinner

These Baked Lemon Chicken Foil Packets are just so easy and so delicious! Succulent chicken with all your favorite veggies - yum!

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

    divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt

    divided

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

    divided

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

    divided

  • 4 cups baby potatoes

    sliced into ¼ inch rounds

  • 1 onion

    sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1 lemon

    sliced

  • 4 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, and remaining seasonings to a bowl. Toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Grab 4 pieces of nonstick foil. Spray the middle of each sheet with nonstick spray. To each sheet, place ¼ of the potato mixture. Top with a chicken breast, lemon slices and 1 tablespoon butter.

  5. 5

    Fold the left and right sides of the foil to touch in the center. Roll this down towards the chicken to seal. Roll in the top and bottom to finish the seal. Repeat with the remaining packets.

  6. 6

    Transfer the packets to a sheet pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!

Baked Lemon Foil Packet Dinner

Baked Lemon Foil Packet Dinner

4.6(101)

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About this Recipe

Imagine a flavorful, complete dinner that cooks itself with minimal cleanup – that's exactly what you get with these incredible Baked Lemon Chicken Foil Packets. This recipe makes dinner a breeze, delivering succulent chicken and perfectly tender vegetables infused with bright flavors.

The beauty of foil packet cooking lies in its simplicity and how it locks in moisture and flavor. Each individual packet creates a steamy, tender environment, infusing the chicken breasts and tender baby potatoes with bright lemon and savory Italian seasoning. This technique ensures everything cooks evenly, resulting in a cohesive and deeply flavorful meal without dirtying a single pan.

You'll be delighted by the juicy, tender chicken, perfectly complemented by soft, savory baby potatoes and sweet, caramelized onions. The aroma of fresh lemon and fragrant Italian seasoning will fill your kitchen as these individual dinners bake, promising a comforting and incredibly satisfying meal. It’s a truly hands-off experience, delivering a perfectly cooked, delicious dinner every time.

While this recipe shines as written, you can easily customize the flavors to your preference. Feel free to adjust the amounts of Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, or paprika for a bolder or milder profile. For an extra bright kick, adding another slice of fresh lemon to each packet before sealing enhances the citrus notes beautifully.

These Baked Lemon Chicken Foil Packets are perfect for busy weeknights when you need a wholesome meal with little fuss, or even for an easy, flavorful dinner with family. They make a complete meal on their own, served straight from the packet for ultimate convenience.

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