Description
Experience the vibrant taste of summer with Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets. Juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and zesty salsa verde come together for a delicious, hassle-free meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Wrapped in foil, these packets are easy to grill or bake, making clean-up a breeze. Gather your friends and family around for an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400°F.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice bell peppers and onion.
- Tear off large sheets of aluminum foil and place equal portions of chicken in the center of each sheet.
- Surround chicken with bell peppers, onions, corn, and black beans.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle taco seasoning and lime juice over each packet.
- Seal the foil tightly to keep steam inside.
- Cook on grill or in the oven for about 25-30 minutes.
- Carefully open packets; sprinkle cheese over the top and close briefly until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg