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Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets
Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets with seasoned chicken, rice, bell peppers, and onion cooked together in tin foil for an easy all-in-one tin foil dinner. Cook them on the grill, in a campfire, or even in the oven, so you can enjoy them all year round.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Minute rice , brown or white
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers , any color, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow or purple onion , sliced into thin strips
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning or taco seasoning , divided
- Tin Foil , for wrapping
For serving (Optional):
- small flour tortillas
- guacamole
- salsa
- sour cream
- fresh cilantro
- hot sauce
- limes
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.
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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!
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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
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
583mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1920IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
79.4mg
(88%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% 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.