Best Low Fat Packet Italian Chicken And Vegetables Recipes

LOW-FAT PACKET ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place one chicken breast in each packet topped with Italian dressing.
• Sprinkle basil and Parmesan cheese on top of dressing.
• Arrange vegetables on top of chicken.
• Secure end of packet; leaving room for the heat to circulate.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes on a cookie sheet.
• While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package direction.
• Cut a slit in packet to let heat escape before removing chicken.
• Place chicken and vegetables on top of pasta.
• Can sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
• 2. Stir in vegetables, Italian seasoning and seasoned salt. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add tomatoes; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened and chicken is cooked through.

GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place 1 chicken breast, 1 bell pepper wedge, 2 tomato halves and 2 onion wedges on center of each sheet. Pour 2 tablespoons dressing over chicken and vegetable mixture on each packet.
• For each packet, bring up 2 sides of foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 18 to 22 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Place packets on plates. Cut large X across tops of packets; carefully fold back foil.

GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place chicken, zucchini and red pepper in a 2 quart baking dish (or resealable plastic bag) and then add 1/2 cup of the salad dressing, turning to coat. Cover dish (or seal bag) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once during refrigeration.
• Spray grill racks with non-stick spray and preheat grill to medium heat.
• Drain chicken and vegetables (do not reserve marinade); and place chicken on one side of the grill.
• Place vegetables on vegetable grill tray/rack which has been pretreated with non-stick spray on the other side of grill.
• Pour 1/3 cup of the remaining dressing in a small bowl to use for basting during the grilling.
• Grill vegetables for 14-18 minutes or until crisp tender - turning once and brushing frequently.
• Grill chicken 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 180F - turning once and basting frequently.
• Meanwhile while chicken and veggies are cooking, cook linguini to desired doneness (as directed on the package), drain and toss with remaining 1/2 cup salad dressing (not marinade or basting remainders - new dressing).
• Remove chicken and veggies from grill and slice chicken into crosswise slices and slice veggies into good sized chunks.
• Arrange chicken and veggies over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then serve immediately.