Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 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
Description
The dish starts by mixing chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a seasoning blend. Chicken breasts are seasoned and arranged in foil squares with sliced bell peppers, onions, and black beans. Melted butter with half the spice blend is drizzled over, then packets are sealed and cooked at 400°F or medium-high grill heat for about 35 to 40 minutes. After cooking, shredded cheddar cheese is added and melted under heat.
The result is juicy chicken infused with warm, mild spices alongside softened, sweet bell pepper and onions paired with beans. Fresh cilantro on top adds brightness, and suggested accompaniments like sour cream, avocado slices, olives, and salsa enhance the flavors and texture contrast. The foil packet method simplifies cleanup and locks in juices for a satisfying single-dish meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
- 4 ounce chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 cups bell pepper any color, sliced
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup onion sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- sour cream toppings for serving, olives sliced
- avocado
- olive
- salsa
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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