Description
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets offer a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty spices—all wrapped in foil for a hassle-free meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, these packets are not only easy to prepare but also customizable based on your preferences. Each bite delivers a fiesta of flavors that will leave your family asking for seconds. Just pop them in the oven and enjoy the aromatic experience while they cook!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup salsa verde
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare sturdy aluminum foil sheets.
- Chop the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Combine with corn and black beans in a large bowl.
- Cut chicken breasts into cubes and add to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle taco seasoning and lime juice over all ingredients. Mix well until coated.
- Place equal portions of the mixture in the center of each foil sheet and fold up tightly to create leak-proof packets.
- Arrange packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Carefully unwrap each packet (watch out for steam) and serve hot with extra salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg