Greek Chicken and Vegetable Packets

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Greek Chicken and Vegetable Packets Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
	1 2 cups frozen green beans or can green beans , drained
	1 can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
	2 teaspoons dried oregano
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	1 package feta cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

427

Sugar

Fat

20g

This Greek Chicken and Vegetable Packets recipe is incredibly easy and healthy, perfect for those busy nights when you need a quick and delicious meal. The chicken breasts are covered with diced tomato, onion, garlic, green beans, and oregano, sprinkled with salty feta cheese, creating tasty flavors in every bite. The dish is then baked in foil packets allowing the ingredients to cook in their juices, keeping the chicken juicy and flavorful while infusing the veggies with flavorful seasonings. This dish is perfect for low-carb diets and those who want to add more vegetable diversity to their meals. It is definitely a recipe that deserves to be in every cook's repertoire.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil to about 12-inch squares.
3.	Divide the green beans and diced tomatoes on to each foil sheet. Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper on top of vegetables.
4.	Place a chicken breast on top of each foil sheet, and sprinkle more oregano, salt, and pepper on chicken. Add feta cheese on top of chicken.
5.	Bring the two sides of foil together and fold over twice to create a seal. Fold the ends to seal, forming a packet.
6.	Bake the packets on a large baking sheet for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

PROS

This recipe is easy, healthy, and requires minimal cleanup.

The aluminum foil packet seals in the moisture and flavors making the chicken juicy and flavorful.

It is a low-carb option that is complete with lean proteins, healthy fats, and lots of vegetables.

CONS

The downside of cooking packets may have inconsistent cooking time, so make sure to check that the chicken has cooked all the way through before serving.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe provides an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Green beans are an excellent source of fiber and Vitamin C, which helps support the immune system.
Chicken is a lean protein, which helps build, maintain, and repair body tissues.
Tomatoes and feta cheese are a good source of calcium and Vitamin K, which helps support bone health.