Foil Baked Chicken and Broccoli
The ultimate comfort food, Foil Baked Chicken and Broccoli is easy to make and packed with flavor. Enjoy juicy chicken and tender broccoli in a convenient foil packet for a simple weeknight dinner. You'll love how quickly it comes together and how satisfying it is!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli cut into medium florets
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1.5 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. While the oven heats, prepare your ingredients. This ensures that everything cooks evenly and at the right temperature.
- Take two large sheets of foil and spray them with nonstick spray, leaving enough space around the edges to roll them up later. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Place half of the broccoli florets in the center of each piece of foil. Drizzle the water over the top of the broccoli. This moisture will help steam the vegetables and keep everything tender.
- On top of the broccoli, layer the chicken pieces. It's important to distribute them evenly so each packet cooks uniformly.
- Now it's time to season! Sprinkle the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, black pepper, and salt over the chicken and broccoli. Make sure everything is coated well to maximize flavor.
- Carefully fold the edges of the foil over the chicken and broccoli to create a sealed packet. Be gentle, as you don’t want to tear the foil. This step is crucial for keeping the moisture inside during baking.
- Once both packets are sealed, place them on a baking sheet. This makes it easy to transfer them in and out of the oven safely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes. The timing will depend on how thick your chicken pieces are; they should be cooked through and tender.
- Before opening the packets, cut a small slit in each to allow steam to escape. This prevents any burns from the hot steam when you open the foil.
- Unfold the packets carefully and serve your Foil Baked Chicken and Broccoli immediately. Enjoy the steaming hot flavors right from the foil!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the raw packets before cooking; just add an extra few minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.
- Pairing: Serve over a bed of fluffy brown rice or quinoa.
- Variations: Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Marinades: Marinating the chicken beforehand can infuse it with even more flavor.