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    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers

    Published: May 29, 2018 · Modified: Mar 20, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 14 Comments

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    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers - An easy to prep dinner that is ready in just over 30 minute dinner full of flavor and nutrition. via momsdinner.net #chickeninparchment #easydinner #chickendinner #dinnertonight

    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers is a fast and easy dinner full of nutrition and flavor! It is ready in just over 30 minutes with very little prep.

    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers

    Answered prayers, I tell you!

    When you cook chicken in a parchment paper packet it comes out tender and juicy. The sweet potatoes cook to perfection, the onions and peppers soften just the right amount, and the barbecue sauce melts over the chicken into a delicious vinegary, sweet & spicy sauce.

    How to Make Barbecue Chicken in Parchment- Step by Step

    You will need 2 sheet pans to make 4 packets (4 chicken breasts).

    Cut 4 pieces of parchment, about 15 x 20 each. Fold them in half so it is now 15 x 10.

    Lay your folded pieces of parchment paper on the sheet pans. Overlap 4 to 5 slices of sweet potato on each paper. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper.

    Fresh cut sweet potatoes on parchment with salt and pepper

    Top the potatoes with the fresh chicken breast. Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil (optional red pepper flakes).

    Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes sprinkled with seasonings

    Measure out about ¼ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce for each packet. Pour that over the chicken breast.

    Now, lay the sliced onions and peppers on top.

    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers

    Time to close up the packet!

    Fold the top half of the parchment over the sweet potato & chicken stack. Then, starting in one corner make a small fold, then continue to make small folds all the way around the packet until you have made it all the way around and it is enclosed. See the step by step photos below:

    Folding the parchment, step 1
    folding the parchment step 2
    parchment paper folded completely all the way around

    Tuck the last fold into the one above it to secure it closed.

    Pop the sheet pans in the oven for 25 minutes.

    Be careful when you cut the packets open to serve. The steam that escapes is HOT!

    two chicken parchment packets folded on a sheet pan

    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment for Dinner

    An all-in-one dinner recipe for the win!! There is nothing better than a delicious dinner that you can wrap up in one package, cook on one pan, and have ready in just over 30 minutes!

    Since this dinner contains your protein, starch and veggie I usually do not make any additional side dishes. However, when summer corn is ripe & sweet I will make a few ears to have with this dinner.

    A big green crisp lettuce salad would be a great side dish too. Or if you are in the mood for a little comfort food, the Skillet Mac & Cheese would be amazing!

    Keeping Dinner Kid Friendly

    Now, when we have this for dinner I have two picky kids that are not interested in eating sweet potatoes or onions. But, they will eat plain, cut up chicken dipped in ketchup or mustard… yuck!

    So, for the kids, I simply cook a plain chicken breast alongside the Barbecue Chicken in Parchment. This way everyone is happy!

    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers -

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    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers with a bite taken out

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    I hope you give this recipe for Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers a try in your kitchen!

    Love- Susie

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    sweet potatoes and peppers under chicken with bbq sauce

    Barbecue Chicken in Parchment with Sweet Potatoes & Peppers

    A dinner that can be prepped and cooked in just over 30 minutes! The chicken comes out juicy and tender and the peppers and sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked. The barbecue sauce melts over the packet and becomes a vinegary sweet sauce. 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 packets
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 4 fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut lengthwise into ¼ inch slices
    • 1 medium yellow or red onion, cut into ½ inch wide strips
    • 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into ½ inch wide strips
    • 1 cup BBQ Sauce, your favorite brand/flavor divided
    • 4 15×20 sheets of parchment paper (approx size)

    Seasonings: Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Dried Basil (optional – Red Pepper Flakes)

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      Instructions

      •  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

      Packet Assembly:

      • Lay 4-5 sweet potato slices, slightly overlapping. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
        2. Top the sweet potatoes with the chicken breast. Generously season each chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper (optional- red pepper flakes). 
        3. Top each chicken breast with about ¼ cup of BBQ Sauce.
        4. Finish the packet by dividing the onions and pepper evenly between the packets, laying them directly on top of the bbq sauce.
        5. Close the parchment packet up by folding in the edges, one small fold at a time all the way around until it is completely enclosed. See the photo for the finished, enclosed packet.
        6. Place 2 parchment packets per sheet pan and place in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. 
        parchment paper packets on a baking sheet

      Serving

      • To serve cut the packet open, careful of the hot steam, and place the packet on plate with a fork and knife.
        If you do not like the idea of eating out of a packet you can slide everything out of the packet onto a plate. Just make sure to get all the delicious sauce!
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      1. Elizabeth Martini

        March 25, 2022 at 3:17 am

        Can this be cooked with steam?? Please let me know. Thank you.

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        • Susie Weinrich

          March 25, 2022 at 7:15 am

          I’m not sure I know what you mean?

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      2. Lisa

        July 11, 2018 at 8:47 am

        5 stars
        This is a great idea for busy weeknights. Flavorful, healthy and easy to make. Plus it’s so fun to open up your dinner like a present, right? I’ve made a lot of fish in this “en papillote” method, but have never tried it with chicken — or sweet potatoes for that matter. I think my husband would love this flavor combo — thanks for the inspiration.

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        • Susie

          July 11, 2018 at 2:50 pm

          Absolutely! The sweet potatoes cook to perfection and the chicken stays nice and moist “en Papillote” ! I hope you love it

          Reply
      3. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

        May 29, 2018 at 9:33 am

        5 stars
        Oh I love parchment package dinners. It’s like opening a little gift at the table!!! And I love how the aroma is sealed in too!

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        • Susie

          May 29, 2018 at 9:50 am

          Completely like a culinary gift!! I love that.

          Reply
      4. Tara

        May 29, 2018 at 8:57 am

        5 stars
        Yum! I love how easily this meal comes together for weeknights and without all the mess! All the flavors sound wonderful.

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        • Susie

          May 29, 2018 at 9:21 am

          It is a great combo of flavors.. very little clean up… super nutritious…and so easy!

          Reply
      5. Tina

        May 29, 2018 at 8:56 am

        5 stars
        How clever! My kid loves sweet potatoes so I’m going to give this recipe a try soon.

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        • Susie

          May 29, 2018 at 9:20 am

          This will be a perfect recipe for you house then!

          Reply
      6. Natanja | Home Baked Bliss

        May 29, 2018 at 8:36 am

        5 stars
        This is genius! I love how everything is combined on the baking sheet, no need to bring out those pots and pans! Perfect for those busy weeknights.

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        • Susie

          May 29, 2018 at 8:48 am

          Thank you, Natanja! Clean up is a breeze with this recipe. The prep for this recipe is also a breeze!!

          Reply
      7. camila

        May 29, 2018 at 7:57 am

        5 stars
        This is such a delicious recipe!!! I’m going to pin it for later!! Love this for an easy quick dinner idea!! Specially for those busy days!

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        • Susie

          May 29, 2018 at 8:47 am

          Thank you, Camila! It is perfect for when you just want to get dinner on the table… but have it be crazy delicious at the same time!

          Reply

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