Description
Caprese Chicken Foil Packets offer a hassle-free and delightful way to enjoy dinner any night of the week. Perfect for busy families and outdoor gatherings, this recipe combines tender chicken with fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all wrapped up in convenient foil packets. With minimal cleanup required, you can focus on what really matters—enjoying delicious food with loved ones. Whether grilled or baked, these packets deliver a burst of Italian flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch strips)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 4 whole basil leaves
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken strips, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cut two pieces of heavy-duty foil into squares (12 inches each). Form an X by overlapping them.
- Place half the chicken mixture in the center of each foil piece. Top with whole basil leaves and diced tomatoes.
- Wrap the foil around the mixture tightly to seal.
- Cook on the grill for about 10 minutes per side or bake in the oven for approximately 10 minutes per side.
- Unwrap carefully; add mozzarella on top and wrap again until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm with additional sliced basil and seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg