Best Mediterranean Chicken Parcels Recipes

Mediterranean Chicken Parcels image

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breast fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
1 lb courgette, sliced (zucchini)
4 large tomatoes, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil or 1 bunch fresh oregano
salt & pepper, to taste
pepper
cooked pasta

Steps:

Cut four pieces of foil about 10 in square. Brush the squares with the oil and set aside until needed.
With a sharp knife, slash each chicken breast at intervals, then slice the mozzarella and place between the cuts in the chicken.
Divide the courgettes and tomatoes between the pieces of foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roughly chop the basil or oregano and scatter over the vegetables in each parcel.
Place the chicken on top of each pile of veggies then wrap in the foil to enclose the vegetables and chicken, tucking in the ends.
Place on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 30 minutes.
To serve, unwrap each foil parcel and serve with rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 287.1, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 12.4

Betty's Mediterranean Chicken Parcels image

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breast fillets (i prefer thighs)
2 tb oil
400g (14 oz) cherry tomotoes, sliced in half
3 tsp minced garlic
20 kalamata olives, diced small
1 tsp dried oregano
16 sheets of filo pastry
1/3 cup melted butter
1 green capsicum (pepper) seeds removed and sliced into thin strips

Steps:

1. In a heavy based fry pan cook the chicken in the oil so the are completely cooked - about 5-6 minutes each side depending on how thick your chicken is. Set aside to cool a bit.
2. In the same pan, Add the tomatoes and peppers and cook for a full 3 minutes. Add the garlic, olives and oregano and stir until the garlic is fragrant. Add salt and pepper is desired.
3. Grab two filo sheets, top one end with a cooked chicken piece and then top with 2 dessertspoons of tomato sauce. Carefully fold the filo to make a neat parcel. Repeat with all the chicken and tomato sauce. If making these for later - pop on a large plate and cover well and place in the fridge until needed.
4. Place the chicken parcels on a large baking try and brush liberally with the melted butter. Bake in a 180oC (365oF) oven for 20-25 minutes.