Chicken And Summer Vegetables En Papillote
This herb-infused chicken and vegetable parchment packet is a delightful and healthy meal option that captures the freshness of summer produce. The juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green beans, and sweet corn combine with aromatic herbs to create a vibrant and flavorful dish. Encased in parchment and steam-baked to perfection, this recipe results in tender, juicy chicken paired with tender veggies. Enjoy the delightful aroma as you unwrap the packet to reveal a colorful and delicious meal ready to be savored.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 oz. green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each 4 to 6 oz.,
- pounded 1/2 inch thick
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss together the corn, tomatoes, green beans, shallot, olive oil, 4 tsp. of the parsley and the tarragon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place 2 half-sheets of parchment paper, each 12 by 16 inches, on a work surface. Place half of the vegetable mixture in the center of each sheet and top each with a chicken breast. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tsp. parsley and dot with the butter.
- Bring the long ends of 1 parchment sheet together in the center and create a 1/2-inch fold. Make several more 1/2-inch folds to form a tight seal, then twist the ends of the packet to close completely. Place the packets on the baking tray of a Cuisinart steam oven.
- Position a rack in the lower rung of the steam oven. Transfer the tray to the oven. Turn the oven to the bake-steam setting at 450°F according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Steam until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the packets to individual plates and carefully open them. Serve the chicken and vegetables immediately. Serves 2.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
Yield
Serves 2.
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