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Caprese Chicken Foil Packets

Toss these Caprese Chicken Foil Packets in the oven or on the grill for an easy dinner. Great for camping!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 3069 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 4 whole basil leaves
  • 2 ounce fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 4 basil leaves thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
  2. In a medium glass bowl, combine the chicken, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Using 2 pieces of foil per packet (each 12 inches long), form an X by overlapping the foil. Alternatively, use one sheet of heavy duty foil.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture in half and place in the middle of the foil. Lay the whole basil leaves on top, and sprinkle the tomatoes over top of the chicken. Wrap the piece of foil over the chicken and tomato mixture, pinching the foil to seal. Repeat with the rest of the foil, chicken and tomatoes.
  5. Place the foil package directly on the grill and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  6. Alternatively, place the two foil packets on a baking sheets and cook in a 400 degree oven, about 10 minutes per side.
  7. Carefully unwrap the foil (the steam will be hot!), remove the whole basil leaves with tongs and layer the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken. Gently wrap again on place on the grill until the cheese is melted about 5 minutes.
  8. Unwrap and sprinkle with basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Packet Calories 306.9kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7.2g (2%) Protein 36.2g (72%) Fat 14.3g (22%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Cholesterol 96.3mg (32%) Sodium 997.5mg (42%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3069

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Packet
Calories 306.9kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7.2g 2%
Protein 36.2g 72%
Fat 14.3g 22%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 96.3mg 32%
Sodium 997.5mg 42%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sugar 0.1g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.