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Mozzarella Chicken and Tomato Foil Packets with fresh ingredients and seasonings

Mozzarella Chicken and Tomato Foil Packets

Easy and low-mess foil packets filled with juicy chicken, fresh mozzarella, and burst tomatoes, perfect for outdoor cooking or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Or thighs for a juicier option.
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Halved to release juices.
  • 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella Sliced or mozzarella pearls.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For drizzling.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Or use garlic powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 leaves Fresh basil Highly recommended.
  • to taste Balsamic glaze For serving, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 400°F (or grill to medium heat).
  2. Tear off sheets of heavy-duty foil large enough to fold into packets.
  3. Place the chicken in the center of the foil. Drizzle with olive oil, add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasonings into the chicken.
  4. Add halved tomatoes on and around the chicken.
  5. Fold the foil over and crimp the edges tightly to seal.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes depending on thickness, or grill around 6 to 8 minutes per side with the lid closed.
  2. Carefully open the packet, watch for steam. Top with mozzarella, then loosely close the packet back up for 2 to 3 minutes to let it melt.
  3. Add fresh basil just before serving and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

Use heavy-duty foil to prevent leakage. If using regular foil, double layer it. Allow chicken to rest for 2 minutes after cooking before opening to retain juices.