Easy Oven Baked Chicken Veggie Packets
These oven baked chicken veggie packets deliver a flavorful and healthy dinner solution. With tender chicken and colorful vegetables, this easy chicken and vegetable dinner minimizes cleanup and maximizes taste.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. This ensures the packets cook evenly and the vegetables stay tender-crisp.
- Flatten the chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking. Place each piece of chicken onto a 12-inch square of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Layer the mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, and red peppers over the chicken. Sprinkle with pepper, fresh thyme, and salt, if desired.
- Carefully fold the foil around the chicken and vegetables, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
- Place all the packets on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a minute, and carefully open the packets to release steam. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.