Foil Pack Cajun Chicken and Veggies
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Foil Pack Cajun Chicken and Veggies
Description
This recipe prepares a simple yet flavorful combination of cut chicken breasts and assorted fresh vegetables tossed with olive oil and seasonings including garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and optional black pepper. The seasoned mix is portioned on foil sheets sized about 12 by 12 inches and sealed into packets that trap steam during baking.
Baked at a high temperature around 450°F, the foil packets cook the chicken thoroughly while steaming the vegetables to a tender-crisp texture without drying out. The Cajun seasoning blend adds a balanced heat and herbal aroma that permeates the ingredients. Serving directly from the foil packs keeps the dish warm and easy to clean up.
This approach offers a convenient method for combining proteins and vegetables with bold flavor while maintaining moistness. It's suitable for weeknight meals or meal prep where separate cooking steps are minimized. Caution is advised when opening packets as steam can be hot.
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 1 zucchini chopped, large
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ground onion (optional
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450F. Cut 4 sheet of foil into long rectangles (about 12''x12''). Set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon mixture evenly onto the 4 foil sheets. Fold and seal foil.
- Place foil packs on a cooking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes. Serve chicken from foil packets. Be careful when opening packets; steam is trapped inside.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1foil pack | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1480IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 79.7mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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