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Foil Packets for the Oven

Easy and versatile foil packets cooked in the oven, perfect for a quick meal with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken or shrimp with the vegetables.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Assembly
  1. Divide the mixture evenly among the foil pieces.
  2. Fold the foil over the mixture to create a sealed packet, ensuring there are no openings.
Cooking
  1. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Carefully open the packets (steam will escape) and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and protein based on your preference.

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