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Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets
Chicken Parmesan Foil Packets contain a complete dinner in one tidy little packet! Fresh summer zucchini, zesty tomato sauce and tender chicken breasts are grilled until perfectly cooked and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. This is going to become your favorite summer meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 5-6oz each
- 3 cups pasta sauce additional for serving if desired
- 2 medium zucchini sliced ½-inch
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- chopped fresh parsley
- cooked pasta for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Spray four 12x18-inch foil pieces with cooking spray.
- Divide the zucchini among the pieces of foil. Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Top each with 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and ⅓ cup pasta sauce.
- Place a chicken breast on top of the sauce and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Seal each packet by folding over the long edges a couple of times and then folding the short edges.
- Place the packets, chicken side down, on the grill and cook for 8 minutes. Flip them over and grill for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- With the chicken still on the grill, cut a slit into each foil packet with a knife and sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Let rest for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Garn
- Garnish with fresh parsley if using.
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Notes
- If desired, these packets can be served over pasta. Boil 8 oz of pasta al dente according to package directions. To serve, place the zucchini and chicken over the pasta and drizzle with any juices in the foil. Serve with additional pasta sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
530
(27%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
65g
(130%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1643mg
(68%)
Potassium
1750mg
(50%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1295IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
33.1mg
(37%)
Calcium
478mg
(48%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1643mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 1750mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1295IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 33.1mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 478mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.