Description
Foil pack chicken and veggie dinner brings together lean protein and colorful vegetables for a super easy weeknight meal. Wrapping everything in aluminum foil means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner with family.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- ½ cup sliced red onion
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your campfire or grill to a medium-high temperature around 400°F (204°C).
- Mix 1 pound of chicken pieces, 2 cups broccoli, 1 cup bell peppers, 1 cup zucchini, and ½ cup red onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and add salt and pepper to coat evenly.
- Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long.
- Distribute the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture equally among the foil sheets, placing ingredients in the center of each piece.
- Carefully fold the edges of each foil sheet, creating tight sealed packets with crimped corners to trap steam.
- Position the packets directly onto hot grill grates or nestled in campfire coals, ensuring they sit flat and undisturbed.
- Allow packets to cook for 15-20 minutes, rotating once halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are fork-tender before removing from heat.
- Open packets cautiously to avoid hot steam, then serve the contents immediately on plates.
Notes
- Aluminum foil creates a steamy environment that keeps the chicken super moist and helps vegetables cook perfectly without drying out.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature by using a meat thermometer for food safety and perfectly cooked protein.
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and become tender at the same rate as the chicken.
- For gluten-free or low-carb diets, swap Italian seasoning for fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme and add extra vegetables like zucchini or cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg