Best Mediterranean Chicken Spinach Packets Recipes

ONE-SKILLET MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPE WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Pat the chicken breasts dry. On each side of the chicken breasts make three slits through.
• Spread the garlic on both sides; insert some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and 1/2 of the dried oregano.
• In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the white wine and let reduce by 1/2 then add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining oregano on top. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for 10-15 mins turning the chicken over once (chicken's internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.)
• Uncover and top with the chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for only 3 minutes. Finally add the parsley and feta cheese. Serve with a light pasta, rice or couscous. Enjoy

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
• CENTER half of the cauliflowerettes, broccoli and carrots on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano and balsamic; pour over vegetables on both sheets of foil. Top each with 2 ice cubes.
• BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
• BAKE 20 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven OR GRILL 9 to 11 minutes in covered grill.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PACKETS

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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SPINACH PACKETS

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.