Are you craving a delicious and hassle-free meal but short on time? Chicken packets prepared in the oven are an ideal solution. These flavorful and juicy chicken packets are not only quick and easy to prepare but also versatile enough to accommodate a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can enjoy a satisfying chicken meal that's packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. Get ready to discover the secrets to creating mouthwatering chicken packets that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next meal a memorable one.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN DINNER PACKETS
This is a quick, delicious meal all in one packet. The chicken stays nice and moist and is very flavorful. I especially like this meal since it saves so much time and dishes from this meal are done in no time!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Divide chicken strips between two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over chicken. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and potatoes are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
CHICKEN PACKETS (OAMC)
Another Once a month meal that's sure to please. My little girl likes these because they pick up easily in her hands! *I revised this recipe based on several folks pointing out that I had made a mistake on the amount of cream cheese. Thank you so much for the input!
Provided by TishT
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 8 packets, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix chicken, cream cheese, chives, milk, and salt in a medium bowl (mixing with hands works best) to make filling, and store in a 1 qt freezer bag.
- Put crouton crumbs in another 1 qt bag, attach it to bag of chicken filling, and freeze.
- Refrigerate crescent rolls.
- To prepare for serving, thaw chicken mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Unroll crescent rolls.
- Each tube will contain 4 rectangles of dough with a diagonal perforation.
- Press dough along each perforation so the rectangle halves will not separate.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle.
- Fold dough over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- Dip each packet in melted margarine, and coat with crouton crumbs.
- Place packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Packets are good either hot or cold.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND POTATO FOIL PACKS
Moist, flavorful chicken with potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms cooked on the grill in foil packs, makes clean-up a breeze!
Provided by alaskaninthesouth
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Stir together the vegetable oil, cider vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, basil, and thyme in a bowl; set aside.
- Lay out 4 12x12 inch squares of aluminum foil. Place 1 chicken breast in the center of each square, top with potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Ladle 1/4 of the sauce on each and fold the foil around the ingredients to form four sealed packets.
- Grill the packets on the preheated grill for 30 to 40 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.7 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 378.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
CHICKEN POCKETS
A creamy chicken dip with a bread covering.
Provided by momloves3
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Chicken Pie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Unroll crescent roll dough onto a work surface; make 4 rectangles by placing 2 dough triangles next to each other. Pinch perforations closed.
- Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, black pepper, milk, and minced onion in a bowl until evenly combined; gently stir chicken into cream cheese mixture. Spoon 1/4 the chicken mixture onto each dough rectangle. Roll dough over the filling and pinch seams closed. Place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on each pocket and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CHICKEN VEGGIE PACKETS
People think I went to a lot of trouble when I serve these packets. Individual aluminum foil pouches hold in the juices during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender. The foil saves time and makes cleanup a breeze. -Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness; place each on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Layer the mushrooms, carrots, onions and red pepper over chicken; sprinkle with pepper, thyme and, if desired, salt. , Fold foil around chicken and vegetables and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this recipe. They are lean and cook quickly.
- Use a variety of vegetables. You can use any vegetables you like in this recipe. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers.
- Season the chicken and vegetables well. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the foil packets. Make sure there is enough space for the chicken and vegetables to cook evenly.
- Cook the foil packets over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from overcooking.
- Let the foil packets rest for a few minutes before opening. This will help to keep the juices in the packets.
Conclusion:
Chicken packets are a healthy and delicious way to cook chicken. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time.
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