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    Home » Main Course » Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets with Asparagus

    Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets with Asparagus

    Published: Mar 4, 2021 · Modified: May 27, 2025 by Anne Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS RECIPE PIN

    Super juicy lemon pepper chicken baked in a foil packet with fresh asparagus and rosemary.  Quick and easy chicken and vegetable dinner that steams together in the oven.  Ready in about 30 minutes!

    Recipe Timeline

    • Add chicken, asparagus spears, rosemary sprig, and lemon slice to foil packets. (5 minutes).
    • Seal the foil packets and bake. (20 minutes).
    • Let chicken rest in foil before opening. (5 minutes).
    Three foil packets with baked chicken breast with asparagus spears, rosemary sprig, and lemon slice.

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    • Why You'll Love Lemon Chicken Foil Packets
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    • Recipe Tips
    • Recipe Variations
    • Easy Meal Plan
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Baked Chicken Recipes
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    Reader Praise and Comments

    Denise - "I made this and used green beans instead of asparagus. It was fabulous! Incredibly easy and very very good!"

    JG - "Excellent! Chicken was so flavorful and juicy! This tasted like it came from a high quality restaurant!"

    Why You'll Love Lemon Chicken Foil Packets

    We love this all-in-one meal!  You got your chicken and your vegetable steaming together in harmony with great flavor boosters. 

    Quick, easy, and flavorful! Baking food inside a foil packet is a great choice as the ingredients steam themselves into a perfectly cooked meal.  All the flavors combine and the chicken and vegetables are tender and juicy.  Very juicy!  This is not new news to the campers out there! 

    Quick Note:  This post was originally published in 2019.  It was updated in 2025 with more recipe tips and variations! 

    Ingredient Photo with Notes

    please scroll down to the printable recipe card for detailed ingredients and instructions 

    Ingredients measured out in individual containers.

    Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 5 oz each (no more than 1" thick). I usually buy the thin breasts or pound thicker breasts to 1" thick.

    Lemon pepper seasoning - your favorite store brand (or you can use my homemade lemon pepper seasoning in my Lemon Pepper Wings recipe. However, this takes quite a bit of time to do, but very flavorful!).

    Olive oil or coconut oil (thin layer to keep chicken from sticking to foil).

    Fresh asparagus - or use fresh green beans (see other substitutions below).

    Fresh rosemary sprigs - use dried rosemary if that's all you have.

    Fresh lemon slices - roll lemons around on the countertop first, before slicing.  This helps bring out the juices.

    Ingredient Swaps

    Instead of asparagus, you can also use green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, peppers, or whatever your favorite vegetable is. 

    Instead of chicken breasts, you can use chicken thighs (or even pork chops!).

    Use rosemary, thyme, or your favorite mixture of herbs. 

    Recipe Steps with Photos

    See how easy it is to make Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets!

    Step 1. Preheat oven to 400F.  Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning on both sides of chicken breast.  Add asparagus spears, a sprig of rosemary, and a slice of lemon. 

    Uncooked seasoned chicken breast with asparagus, rosemary, and lemon slice on sheet of foil.

    Step 2. Fold the edges of the foil over the chicken and asparagus to tightly seal. Repeat for each serving.

    Four foil wrapped chicken breasts on baking pan.

    Step 3. Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and reaches 160 degrees. 

    Three Lemon Pepper Chicken with rosemary and asparagus inside foil packet with lemon slices on top.

    Step 4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutews. Carefully open foil packet as contents will be hot!

    Not only are the chicken and asparagus delicious; but the juice is so flavorful that's why I always slurp it up, lol!  Don't let the delicious juice go to waste!  Dip the chicken and asparagus in the juice while you eat it.   Tender, flavorful, juicy chicken combined with crisp healthy asparagus.  You have to feel good about this one!

    Recipe Tips

    • Pour the juices from the cooked packets on top of cooked rice (or cauliflower rice).
    • Larger, thicker chicken breasts will require longer baking time so please keep in mind and use a cooking thermometer.
    • If you substitute the asparagus, be sure to use another vegetable that takes about the same amount of time to cook.

    Recipe Variations

    Make it Greek Lemon Pepper Chicken by adding Greek seasoning, black olives, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with feta cheese after the chicken has cooked.

    Add potatoes! Simply cut baby red potatoes into small pieces and add to the chicken in the foil packet.  You can also thinly slice the potatoes.

    Easy Meal Plan

    Here’s an easy and delicious meal plan centered around lemon pepper chicken with asparagus foil packs—perfect for weeknight cooking or meal prep!

    Simple Sides

    Mashed potatoes, macaroni and tomatoes, garlic bread or dinner rolls, or green salad.

    Drink

    Iced tea with lemon or cucumber mint water for a refreshing touch.

    Light Dessert

    Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfaits

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will leftovers stay fresh?

    Store any leftover foil packets in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; great to eat the next day!

    Does baking chicken in foil keep it moist?

    It certainly does!  Cooking chicken wrapped in foil seals in juices and steams the chicken and vegetables to perfection!

    Do I have to use foil packets?

    No, you can use a 9x13-inch pan instead. Cover the pan with foil though so the chicken and asparagus can still steam cook.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken with rosemary and asparagus inside foil packet with lemon slices on top.

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    Baked chicken breast with asparagus spears, rosemary sprig, and lemon slice in a foil packet.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets Recipe

    Super juicy lemon pepper chicken baked in a foil packet with fresh asparagus and rosemary. Quick and easy healthy chicken dinner.
    4.60 from 10 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Anne Clark | My Kitchen Serenity

    Equipment

    • sheet pan
    • measuring spoons
    • aluminum foil

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each) No more than 1-inch thick
    • 4 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning (adjust amount per your own preference) 1 teaspoon per chicken breast
    • trace olive oil or coconut oil
    • 1 bunch of fresh asparagus
    • 1 bunch of fresh rosemary
    • 1 fresh lemon, sliced
    • sea salt, if desired (adjust amount per your own preference)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400F.  If using thick chicken breasts, pound to ½" to 1" thickness.
    • For each serving:  Measure 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning and season both sides of chicken breast (use more or less seasoning, as desired).  Place one breast onto a 12" by 12" sheet of foil that has been lightly coated with olive oil or coconut oil.
    • Add 5-6 asparagus spears next to each chicken breast.  Then add a sprig of rosemary and a slice of lemon.  Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
    • Fold the edges of the foil over the chicken and asparagus to tightly seal. Repeat for each serving. Place on a baking sheet.
    • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and reaches 160 degrees.  Remove from oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before opening. Carefully open foil packet as contents will be hot!

    Notes

    Larger, thicker chicken breasts will require longer baking time so please keep in mind and use a cooking thermometer.
    This recipe calls for asparagus but you can also use green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, or whatever your favorite vegetable is.
    Store any leftover foil packets in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; great to eat the next day!
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy to my readers. I'm not a nutritionist and I don't guarantee the accuracy of this data. The data may differ according to the brands I used versus the brands you use. To calculate the data yourself using your brands, try using an online nutrition calculator or app.

     

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    1. JG

      February 24, 2024 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Chicken was so flavorful and juicy! This tasted like it came from a high quality restaurant!

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      • Anne Clark

        February 25, 2024 at 8:33 am

        I'm so happy you liked it, JG! Thank you for leaving an amazing comment 🙂

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