Lemon Chicken Foil Packets Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
664 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Foil Packets Recipe
Description
This recipe involves seasoning boneless, skinless chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika. Baby potatoes, sliced thin, along with onion and garlic, are tossed with olive oil and the remaining seasonings. Each foil packet is assembled with a portion of potato mixture, topped by a seasoned chicken breast, lemon slices, and a pat of unsalted butter, then sealed tightly to trap steam during baking.
Baked at 375°F for about 35 minutes, the packets allow the chicken to cook thoroughly while the potatoes become tender and absorb the citrus and herb flavors. This one-pan method makes for an easy, balanced meal with minimal cleanup.
These foil packets can be garnished with fresh herbs before serving and work well for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The sealed technique keeps the chicken moist and flavors meld together inside the packet.
The prepared foils and leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months, letting you make this dish ahead or save for later.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided, ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika divided, ground
- 4 cups baby potato sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Season chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- Add potatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, and remaining seasonings to a bowl. Toss to coat.
- Grab 4 pieces of nonstick foil. Spray the middle of each sheet with nonstick spray. To each sheet, place ¼ of the potato mixture. Top with a chicken breast, lemon slices, and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Fold the left and right sides of the foil to touch in the center. Roll this down towards the chicken to seal. Roll in the top and bottom to finish the seal. Repeat with the remaining packets.
- Transfer the packets to a sheet pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store assembled foil packets or leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the packets or leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 664kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1810mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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