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Cheesy Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets Recipe

Cheesy Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling, Campfire Cooking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Foil Pack Santa Fe Chicken Dinner is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for grilling or campfire cooking. Each foil packet contains tender chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a delicious Tex-Mex inspired meal.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 large boneless chicken breasts, filleted

Vegetables:

  • 2 cups frozen corn or 2 cans of corn
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

Seasonings:

  • 8 teaspoons taco seasoning

Others:

  • 2 cups salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Foil Packets: Coat 8 large pieces of heavy-duty foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Assemble Ingredients: Place a filleted boneless chicken breast on each piece of foil. Top with black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa.
  3. Seal Packets: Fold up the sides to create foil packets.
  4. Cook: Grill or place on a campfire for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Add Cheese: Open packets, add cheddar cheese, reseal, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve: Carefully open packets and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also bake the foil packets at 425°F for 30-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 foil packet
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg