Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets
Description
The Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets recipe features thin strips of chicken breast seasoned with fajita or taco spice mix, combined with sliced bell peppers and onions. The mixture is wrapped with rice and liquid in foil packets, which can be cooked on a grill or baked in the oven. This method steams the ingredients gently, preserving moisture and blending flavors. The texture balances tender chicken with softened vegetables and fluffy rice.
When serving, the packets can be opened and paired with warm tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime, and hot sauce for a complete meal. These foil packets are convenient for camping, outdoor cooking, or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rice brown or white, Minute brand instant rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into thin strips, boneless skinless
- 2 bell pepper any color, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow onion sliced into thin strips, or purple onion
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning divided, or taco seasoning
- tin foil , for wrapping
For serving (Optional):
- small flour tortillas
- guacamole
- salsa
- sour cream
- cilantro fresh
- hot sauce
- lime
Instructions
- Combine rice, water, and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and stir. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken, bell peppers and onion to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, and season with the remaining taco seasoning packet, stirring gently to evenly coat everything.
- Coat four large pieces (about 12'' long) of tinfoil with cooking spray.
- Divide the rice and remaining liquid evenly between the pieces of tinfoil. Add chicken and vegetables on top.
- Bring the sides of the tinfoil up, sealing the tinfoil closed to form foil packs, ready to cook.
To cook on the grill:
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Add foil packets and close lid. Cook on medium to medium-high heat, depending on your grill, for about 10-13 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
To cook in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the foil packets on a baking tray and cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
To cook in a campfire:
- Cook in the hot coals of a campfire for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1920IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 79.4mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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