Caprese Chicken Foil Pack is an easy weeknight dinner idea. Prepare and bake in the oven or toss on the grill for a flavorful chicken recipe.
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Foil pack dinners make the best dinner idea. Layering the simple ingredients in foil packets creates a juicy, tender chicken that is perfect in the oven, on the grill or to prepare when you are camping.
This easy grilled chicken recipe is always on the menu. If you love this recipe, make sure to check out Crack Chicken Foil Packets Recipe and this Chicken Hobo Dinner.
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What is Caprese Chicken?
This Italian inspired dish can easily be made in foil with layers of chicken, fresh tomatoes, spinach and mozzarella slices. Then topped with a balsamic vinegar for a complete meal idea.
Very little prep time is needed and these chicken foil packets can easily be made ahead of time for an easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Store-Bought Pesto Sauce or make homemade
- Large Tomato Slice
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Honey
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Variations Ideas
- Veggies – Tomatoes are classic addition to this recipe. But you can also use slice grape tomatoes, roma tomatoes, or zucchini.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Balsamic glaze can also be used to top the cooked caprese chicken foil packets.
- Mozzarella Slice – We love using slice of mozzarella to top the chicken but you can also top with shredded cheese or parmesan cheese.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 – Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 3 – Lay out sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil piece. Spread a generous amount of pesto sauce over each chicken breast.
Step 4 – Arrange slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves over the pesto coated chicken.
Step 5 – Fold the foil over the chicken and ingredients to create a sealed packet. Place packs on the preheated grill. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 6 – While the foil packs are cooking, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce until it thickens into a drizzle, about 10 minutes.
Step 7 – Carefully open the foil packets to let the steam escape. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top before serving and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Heavy Duty Foil – The quality of the foil you use is critical for successful cooking. Choose heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing or leakage. Make sure to spray the foil with cooking spray or drizzle extra-virgin olive oil before topping with chicken and veggies.
- Cooking Time – Keep an eye on your grill temperature. The chicken’s cooking time may vary depending on the heat of your grill. The key is to reach an internal temperature of 165°F for the chicken.
- Balsamic – The balsamic reduction should be thick but pourable. If it becomes too thick upon cooling, you can reheat gently while stirring until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Rotate Packs – While the chicken packs are cooking, we recommend rotating so that the entire packs are cooked.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken caprese is delicious cooked with white rice, pasta and grilled vegetables. We have even served with grilled potatoes in foil with a side of grilled garlic bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, this is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time. Once prepare and store in the fridge until ready to cook.
If you prefer, you can bake this caprese chicken foil pack in the oven. Prepare as the recipe indicates and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Check chicken with meat thermometer to ensure cooked to internal temperature 165 degrees. Cooking time will vary.
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Caprese Chicken Foil Pack Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup pesto sauce homemade or store-bought
- 2 large tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Lay out four large pieces of aluminum foil. Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil piece.
- Spread a generous amount of pesto sauce over each chicken breast.
- Arrange slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves over the pesto coated chicken.
- Fold the foil over the chicken and ingredients to create a sealed packet.
- Place the foil packets on the preheated grill. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the foil packs are cooking, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce until it thickens into a drizzle, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil packets to let the steam escape. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top before serving and enjoy!
