Easy Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
56 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
Description
This recipe features chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, paired with sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, white onion, and canned black beans. The seasoned vegetables are divided and layered in foil sheets topped with the chicken, then sealed tightly to cook evenly.
Cooking can be done on a medium-high grill or in a 400°F oven, with timing adjusted to ensure the chicken reaches doneness and the vegetables become tender. The foil packets steam the ingredients inside while allowing some browning from roasting, delivering a balanced texture between juicy chicken and softened yet flavorful vegetables.
Once cooked, the packets can be opened and served immediately, garnished with jalapeño slices or lime if desired. This method simplifies meal prep by making individual portions and is suitable for quick dinners or outdoor grilling.
You can prepare the foil packets up to two days ahead and refrigerate them before cooking, adding convenience for meal planning.
Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika , plus more for adding color to the chicken breasts before cooking if desired
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 ounce chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper , seeded and sliced
- 1 green bell pepper , seeded and sliced
- 1 white onion
- 1 ounce black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- lime if desired, for garnish
- jalapeño if desired, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a grill to medium-high heat or set the oven temperature to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, ground coriander, paprika, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the cut vegetables with the drained black beans. Toss with the remaining seasoning. Set aside.
- Tear off a few lengths of aluminum foil in 12- to 14-inch pieces. Place ⅓ of the seasoned vegetables in the center of the foil and top with a seasoned chicken breast. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with more paprika for color, if desired.
- Fold the two long edges toward one another, then over once or twice and crimp tightly. Fold and crimp each short end of the foil toward the middle so that the edges are tightly sealed.
- If cooking on the grill, place the packets vegetable side down, close the lid and cook for 5 minutes, then turn to the seam side down and cook for 20 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- If cooking in the oven, place the packets chicken side down and cook for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let the packets rest for 5 minutes before serving with lime wedges and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- You can assemble and refrigerate these foil packets up to 2 days before you plan to cook them.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1830IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 158mg | 176% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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