Best Mediterranean Chicken Packets Recipes

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
4 artichoke hearts (from a 14-ounce can), quartered
12 Kalamata olives, halved and pitted
4 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place four 12-inch squares of parchment paper or heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Place a chicken breast on one half of each square, leaving a 2-inch border; season with salt and pepper.
Dividing evenly, top chicken with tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers, and feta. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and oil. Fold parchment over ingredients, and crimp edges to seal.
Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until chicken is opaque throughout, 20 to 22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 44 g

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Provided by Juenessa

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
1 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
4 ounces goat cheese or 4 ounces feta, crumbled

Steps:

Prepare a grill, or preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
Prepare 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil to measure about 12 by 15-inches.
Fold in half crosswise to crease, then unfold.
Divide the spinach among the 4 foil sheets, placing it in the center of the bottom half.
Lightly coat both sides of each chicken breast with oil, then season with the Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
Place one chicken fillet in the center of each spinach portion.
In a medium bowl, combine the onions, tomatoes, olives, garlic, wine, basil, thyme, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and stir to combine.
Pile the tomato mixture on top of each chicken breast, spreading to cover evenly and allow any liquid to puddle around the chicken.
Top each portion with 1 ounce of cheese.
One at a time, fold the top of the foil over the chicken, and starting at the corner, fold the edges of foil over to tightly seal, each fold overlapping the previous one.
Place on the grill, or if using the oven, place the packets on a baking sheet and bake until the packages puff and the chicken is cooked through, about 12-18 minutes.
Remove from the grill or oven, and cut the tops of the packets open with a small, sharp knife.
Serve immediately either in the foil packets, or by removing the chicken, toppings and sauce to dinner plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 1404.6, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 50.5

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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup bottled low fat Italian dressing
36 fresh spinach leaves, divided
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped black olives, drained
1/2 cup white cooking wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups cooked long grain rice
Garnish:
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place chicken and dressing in a gallon-size zipper seal bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Prepare charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill. Tear four 12-inch square pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil. Place 5 spinach leaves in center of each piece of foil. Place a chicken breast in center of each. Stir next eight ingredients together in a small bowl. Divide on top of chicken breasts. Place 4 additional spinach leaves on top of each. Fold foil over top to make sealed packets. Place packets, seam side up on grill, away from direct heat. Cover and grill for one hour. To serve, spoon contents of each packet over 1 cup of rice. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Serve immediately.

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Categories Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
4 artichoke hearts from a 14-oz can, quartered
12 kalamata olives, halved and pitted
4 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place four 12-inch squares of parchment paper or heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Place a chicken breast on one half of each square, leaving a 2-inch border; season with salt and pepper. Dividing evenly, top chicken with tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers, and feta. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and oil. Fold parchment over ingredients, and crimp edges to seal. Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until chicken is opaque throughout, 20 to 22 minutes.