Chicken Veggie Packets

Dinner

People think I went to a lot of trouble when I serve these packets. Individual aluminum foil pouches hold the juices in during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender. The foil saves time and makes cleanup a breeze.

Average Rating: 3.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
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

1. 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 salt if desired.
2. Fold foil around chicken and vegetables and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 175 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.