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Mediterranean Chicken Packets

Tender chicken breasts baked in foil with sweet red pepper spread, olives, artichokes, and sundried tomatoes for an easy Mediterranean meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–8 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper spread
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/3 cup green olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup artichoke hearts quartered
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes

Equipment

  • 12-inch foil squares or nonstick foil
  • Baking Sheet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Tear or cut four 12-inch sheets of nonstick foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry. Rub each breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil square. Spread about 2 tablespoons sweet red pepper spread over each breast.
  4. Divide the olives, artichoke hearts, and sundried tomatoes evenly among the four packets, layering them over the chicken.
  5. Fold the foil over each chicken breast and crimp the edges tightly to form sealed packets.
  6. Place the packets on the baking sheet and bake until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part, about 15–17 minutes.
  7. Carefully open the packets (steam will escape) and serve the chicken with the toppings spooned over each breast.

Notes

  • Use nonstick foil to prevent sticking.
  • Check internal temperature to ensure doneness.
  • Adjust salt to taste, as olives are salty.