Dinner in a Bag

Elevate your weeknight dinners with the simplicity and flavor-packed charm of "Dinner in a Bag." This one-pan meal combines tender, juicy chicken breasts (or thighs) with a colorful medley of baby potatoes, carrots, and broccoli, all perfectly seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Topped with a thin slice of lemon for a bright, citrusy finish, everything is wrapped up in individual foil packets for effortless preparation and cleanup. Simply bake these foil packets in the oven, and you'll have a complete, steaming-hot meal ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe delivers wholesome, flavor-rich convenience with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
• 1.5 cups carrots, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 piece lemon, thinly sliced
• 4 sheets aluminum foil (heavy-duty, preferred)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil, about 12x18 inches each.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes, sliced carrots, and broccoli florets.

Step 4

Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 5

Place a chicken breast (or thigh) in the center of each foil sheet.

Step 6

Drizzle the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 7

Divide the seasoned vegetables evenly among the 4 foil sheets, arranging them around the chicken.

Step 8

Top each chicken breast with a thin slice of lemon for added flavor.

Step 9

Fold the foil sheets over the chicken and vegetables, tightly sealing the edges to form a packet.

Step 10

Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F/75°C internal temperature) and the vegetables are tender.

Step 11

Carefully open the packets (watch out for steam!) and serve directly from the foil or transfer to plates for a mess-free, delicious dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1832.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2099.5

Total Fat 68.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 3182.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 233.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 321.6mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 5125.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 44.8%

Carbs: 25.6%