Italian Chicken Packages
By
Lynn Zak
@zakette
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Remember "hobo packs" from your growing up years? This is the same idea, only with chicken instead of hamburger meat, and the basil and olive oil give these packs a distinctive Italian flair!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These have a terrific flavor and make for a wonderful presentation. Try them at your next dinner party for something a little bit different.
[Read more about this recipe in Janet's Notebook!]
Ingredients
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·olive oil, extra virgin
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6chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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2 cmozzarella cheese
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3 czucchini, sliced
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6tomatoes, sliced
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·fresh basil
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·salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Italian Chicken Packages
- Cut six pieces of foil large enough for one chicken breast and vegetables. Brush foil with olive oil. Set aside.
- Divide vegetables evenly between pieces of foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chop basil and scatter on top of vegetables.
- With sharp knife cut the chicken breast at regular intervals. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese in each cut of chicken.
- Wrap the foil to close the chicken and vegetables tucking in the ends. Place on a cookie sheet and bake in a 400 oven for 30 minutes.
- To serve unwrap package and accompany with wild rice.
About Italian Chicken Packages
Course/Dish: Chicken
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: Italian
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
