Chicken Parmesan Foil Packets are filled with so much flavor, in one tidy little package!
Fresh summer zucchini, pasta sauce & tender chicken get wrapped in throw-away foil packets and topped with melty mozzarella cheese – what is there not to like?
You can make them ahead of time, then simply toss on the grill or in the oven – and dinner is served!
I have to admit, I really love cooking in little foil packets – so much less cleanup, and it’s so satisfying to just toss the foil in the trash after dinner. Dishes – DONE!
If desired, you can serve this over some pasta – to make a heartier meal! Enjoy!
Chicken Parmesan Foil Packets
Chicken Parmesan Foil packets pack so much flavor in one tidy packet! Fresh summer zucchini, zesty pasta sauce & chicken get wrapped in melty mozzarella cheese
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts - boneless & skinless
- 1.5 cups pasta sauce
- 2 zucchini - cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese - shredded or grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese - shredded
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning - divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Optional:
- Cooked pasta of choice
- Parsley - freshly chopped for garnish
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat grill to Medium heat OR preheat oven to 375 degrees – spray four 12 x 18 inch aluminum foil pieces with cooking spray.
- Step 2 Divide evenly the zucchini, and place in center of 4 pieces of foil. Sprinkle with salt/pepper to taste & 1 tsp of Italian seasoning & 2 tsp of Parmesan cheese.
- Step 3 Next, spoon 1/3 cup pasta sauce over each serving. Place a chicken breast on top of the sauce.
- Step 4 Drizzle each chicken breast with olive oil & then sprinkle each with a mixture of the garlic powder, salt & remaining tsp of Italian seasoning.
- Step 5 To seal packet, bring long edges up to meet in the center, fold over to seal, then fold up the ends to create a closed packet.
- Step 6 Place on heated grill (chicken side down)for 8 minutes. (OR on a sheet pan & roast for 30 minutes)
- Step 7 If grilling, flip packet after 8 minutes and continue to grill for another 8-10 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Step 8 Next, slice each packet open with a knife. Sprinkle 1/4 mozzarella over each, and heat to melt. (Either put back on warm grill for 2 minutes OR put back in oven for 2-3 minutes)
- Step 9 Finally, carefully unfold the side of each packet, and slide over pasta (if desired) onto plate. Enjoy!
Recipe inspired by spendwithpennies.
