Chicken and Broccoli Parchment Packets

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Parchment Packets
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. broccoli, stems sliced, crowns cut into small florets; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 lemon; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 8 oz. tomatoes, chopped

Dinner and a side all in one.

By Kate Merker and Taylor MurrayPublished: Jan 6, 2022

1 Rating

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

330

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Cooking chicken in parchment is not only an easy, less-mess method, but it also helps keep the chicken juicy and delicious. Winner, winner!

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb.
broccoli, stems sliced, crowns cut into small florets
2
cloves garlic, pressed
2 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
4
6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1
lemon
1/2
small red onion, finely chopped
8 oz.
tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. Toss broccoli with garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide among four 12-inch squares of parchment paper. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and place on top of broccoli. Cover with second piece of parchment and fold up edges to seal. Place packets on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, from lemon, finely grate zest and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. In medium bowl, combine onion, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let sit 4 minutes, then toss with tomatoes.
3. Step 3When chicken is done, transfer to serving plates. Cut open packets; top with tomato vinaigrette and sprinkle with lemon zest.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 330 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated), 43 g protein, 485 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber

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