Chicken and Vegetables in Foil Packets
Chicken and Vegetables in Foil Packets is the perfect easy meal! Flavorful, juicy chicken and seasoned veggies are a healthy family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 bell peppers, (chopped (I used 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper))
- 1 large zucchini, (sliced or chopped)
- 1 small yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, (or to taste)
- crushed red pepper flakes, (for serving, optional)
- chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450˚F.
- 2
Cut out 4 sheets of foil, each measuring about 12”x12”. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped chicken, peppers, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
- 4
To the chicken mixture add olive oil, paprika, Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well until thoroughly combined.
- 5
Spoon mixture evenly onto the 4 foil sheets.
- 6
Fold all sides of the foil over the ingredients and seal it closed.
- 7
Transfer the foil packs to a large baking sheet and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. Chicken is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
- 8
Remove from oven.
- 9
Carefully poke a hole in the top of the packets, to let some of the steam out. Open the packets away from your face because of the remaining steam inside.
- 10
Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
- 11
Garnish with pepper flakes, if using, and chopped parsley.
- 12
Serve.