Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
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These chicken fajita foil packets are filled with cheesy Mexican spiced chicken, black beans, peppers and onions. Throw them on the grill or in the oven to cook, then add your favorite fajita toppings and serve with tortillas!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- cooking spray
- 4 4-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers any color
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Toppings for serving such as sour cream, avocado, sliced olives, salsa
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Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees or a grill to medium high heat.
- Divide the seasoning mixture in half. Place half the seasoning in the melted butter and stir to combine.
- Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray. Place a chicken breast in the middle of the foil and season with the remaining spice mixture.
- Arrange the peppers, onion and beans around the chicken. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the butter over the chicken and vegetables.
- Fold the foil around the chicken mixture to close completely.
- Bake the foil packets for 40 minutes or grill for 35 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil packets and sprinkle the cheese over the chicken and vegetables. Return the packets to the grill or oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and add fajita toppings such as sour cream and avocado. Slice the chicken and serve with tortillas on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
892mg
(37%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 892mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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