Chicken Foil Packets

Name: Chicken Foil Packets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots; 1 cup pearl onions; 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These herbed chicken foil packets are individually portioned and conveniently cooked in the oven, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 cup pearl onions
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness; place each on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Layer the mushrooms, carrots, onions and red pepper over chicken; sprinkle with pepper, thyme and, if desired, salt.
Fold foil around chicken and vegetables and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 175 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

People think I went to a lot of trouble when I serve these packets. Individual aluminum foil pouches hold in the juices during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender. The foil saves time and makes cleanup a breeze. —Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan

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