Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with these Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets. Bursting with seasoned chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty spices, this dish promises both flavor and convenience. Perfect for busy evenings, these foil packets are easy to prepare and clean up, making them a family favorite that even picky eaters will love. Enjoy a fiesta of flavors in just 30 minutes—dinner has never been so deliciously simple!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your grill.
- Tear off large sheets of aluminum foil to create individual packets.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and salsa; toss well to coat.
- Divide the mixture among the foil sheets and fold the sides securely while leaving space for steam.
- Bake or grill for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully open packets and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for about 15 minutes.