Easy Chicken Enchilada Foil Packet Meal
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Chicken Enchilada Foil Packet Meal
Description
Easy Chicken Enchilada Foil Packet Meal assembles chicken pieces with flavorful ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chilies, green enchilada sauce, black beans, cumin, garlic, and seasonings. After combining with cooked rice, the mixture is portioned into foil packets to grill. The sealed cooking traps steam and flavors, gently cooking the chicken and melding components. Adding shredded cheddar on top shortly before serving lets the cheese melt from residual heat, adding richness and melding textures.
The grilling method offers ease of cooking and cleanup, and the foil packets hold the juices that keep the chicken tender. This meal can be served directly in the packets for casual dining or emptied onto a plate as a filling dinner or lunch.
The meal can also be baked in the oven at 425°F for about 20 minutes, offering a convenient alternative to grilling. Ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F guarantees safe consumption.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 oz. can, drained
- 1 can Green enchilada sauce 10 oz. can
- 1 can black beans 15 oz. can, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups rice cooked
- 1 cup cheese cheddar - shredded
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cheddar cheese and mix together.
- Divide the chicken mixture between four 12x12 inch sheets of foil, then wrap the foil tightly around the contents to form your foil packs.
- Grill over high heat for about 8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Carefully unwrap the foil packets. Top each one with the shredded cheddar cheese, gently wrap the foil back and allow the heat from the meal to melt the cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This meal can be baked in the oven at 425°F on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes instead of grilling.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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