Mediterranean Chicken Packets

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Snow Day Treats

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 37 min

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Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
1 cup drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespooons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
4 ounces goat cheese or feta, crumbled

Directions

Prepare a grill, or preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

Prepare 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil to measure about 12 by 15-inches. Fold in half crosswise to crease, then unfold. Divide the spinach among the 4 foil sheets, placing it in the center of the bottom half.

Lightly coat both sides of each chicken breast with oil, then season with the Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Place one chicken fillet in the center of each spinach portion.

In a medium bowl, combine the onions, tomatoes, olives, garlic, wine, basil, thyme, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and stir to combine. Pile the tomato mixture on top of each chicken breast, spreading to cover evenly and allow any liquid to puddle around the chicken. Top each portion with 1 ounce of cheese.

One at a time, fold the top of the foil over the chicken, and starting at the corner, fold the edges of foil over to tightly seal, each fold overlapping the previous one. Place on the grill, or if using the oven, place the packets on a baking sheet and bake until the packages puff and the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Remove from the grill or oven, and cut the tops of the packets open with a small, sharp knife. Serve immediately either in the foil packets, or by removing the chicken, toppings and sauce to dinner plates.

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Sybil Beverly Hills, CA 11-07-2009
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Served 8 as a casserole and not in packets
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a big hit! But, I doubled the recipe and then assembled the ingredients in a pyrex dish, tightly tented the pyrex... with tin foil and found that it took 20 minutes at 500 degrees. Terrific the next day, cold or hot.Read more
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PETER crafton, PA 09-22-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The dish is very easy to make and full of great flavors. It did take a little longer to cook than the recipe stated. The left... overs were great no loss of flavor or texture to the chicken. I have since tried it with Pheasant and it was equally good. Try it you won't be disappointed.Read more
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Susan Louisville, KY 07-04-2009
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This recipe tastes fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just tried this recipe for the first time and it was fabulous! It did take more like 18-19 minutes to cook, but like the... other reviewer said, it was well worth the wait. I made it with feta cheese and I served it with some garlic flavored couscous and it was a hit! I will definitely make it again.Read more
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Tammy Kingwood, TX 04-19-2009
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Excellent and Easy -- Everybody loved!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was very pleased with the flavor and ease of this recipe. I prepared it a second time, but I didn't have frozen spinach. ... FRESH DOESN'T WORK -- it burns, so don't try it...I also tried it with blue cheese once as I didn't have feta or goat -- No go as well...Too strong. Emeril's recipe is just right -- Sundried tomatoes make it! Prepare and cook just as he states and everything will be marvelous!Read more
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Carlos Chicago, IL 02-16-2009
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Delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loves this recipe and is a hit at work when leftovers are taken for lunch. It takes longer than the cook time of... 12 minutes on the recipe. More like 30 minutes. Its still worth the wait. Read more
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Sophia Plantation, FL 09-24-2008
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OMG!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely delicious. So easy and quick to make and cleanup was a breeze. Had to cook longer than stated but next time I... will pound out the larger part of the chicken breast.Read more