Description
This Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Foil Packet Dinner is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or outdoor grilling. With lean chicken sausage, fresh summer vegetables, and aromatic herbs wrapped and cooked in foil, cleanup is a breeze. Grill or bake these packets for a versatile, delicious dinner that’s low in calories and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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- 1 (4-pack) al fresco all natural sundried tomato chicken sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, trimmed, cut lengthwise and into half-moons
- 1 small yellow summer squash, trimmed, cut lengthwise and into half-moons
Seasoning and Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you are making this in the oven, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chicken sausage, green beans, bell peppers, onion, zucchini, yellow squash, olive oil, grated garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, kosher salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat everything with the oil and seasoning.
- Prepare the Foil Packets: Lay out 4 pieces of foil, each about 16 inches long. Divide the sausage and vegetable mixture equally among the pieces, placing it in the center of each. Fold and seal the foil tightly to create packets with no holes. If foil seems thin, double-wrap the packets for added protection.
- Cook on the Grill or in the Oven: Place the foil packets onto the preheated grill or onto a large baking sheet for the oven. Grill or bake for 20 minutes, flipping packets halfway through (for grilling), until vegetables are tender and sausages heated through. Check one packet for doneness; cook longer if needed until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Serve: Carefully open packets (watch out for steam) and serve the contents hot, straight from the foil or on plates.
Notes
- This recipe is flexible; substitute or add other seasonal vegetables as desired.
- Use chicken sausage flavors of your choice for variety.
- For convenience, packets can be assembled ahead and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- If you prefer less spice, omit or reduce the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Double-wrapping foil is recommended if grilling over an open flame to prevent leaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 445mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
