Foil Pack Santa Fe Chicken Dinner
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Foil Pack Santa Fe Chicken Dinner
Description
This Foil Pack Santa Fe Chicken Dinner involves layering chicken breasts with black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salsa, and cheddar cheese inside foil packets. The ingredients cook together as the packets are heated on a grill or campfire, which gently steams the chicken and melds the flavors. The melted cheddar adds a creamy, rich topping. The recipe's use of simple pantry staples combined with outdoor cooking makes it suitable for casual dinners or camping meals. The method creates individual portions allowing for easy serving.
The chicken breasts maintain their juiciness by cooking in sealed foil. The mix of salsa and beans infuses each bite with a Southwestern flavor complemented by the cheddar's sharpness. Cooking time ranges from 20 to 25 minutes on the heat source, followed by an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese deposited on top after the initial cook. Opening the packet carefully reveals a warm, hearty dinner ready to serve.
If preferred, these foil packets can be baked in a conventional oven at 425°F for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. This added flexibility allows the recipe to be prepared indoors or outdoors depending on circumstances.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast filleted, large; boneless
- 2 cups corn or you could use 2 cans of corn, frozen
- 2 cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 8 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Coat 8 large pieces of heavy duty foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Place a filleted boneless chicken breast on each piece of foil.
- Top with 1/4 cup of black beans and 1/4 cup of frozen corn.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning on each chicken.
- Top with 1/4 cup of salsa.
- Fold up the sides to make a foil packet.
- Place on the grill or a campfire for 20-25 minutes.
- Carefully open the packets and top each packet with approximately 1/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Seal the packets back and place back on the grill or campfire for approximately 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Open the foil packets carefully and enjoy dinner!
Notes
- Use heavy duty foil to prevent tearing during cooking and allow proper sealing.
- Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of at least 165°F to ensure safety.
- If baking indoors, set the oven to 425°F and cook for about 30-40 minutes before adding the cheese.
- Allow packets to rest briefly before opening to avoid steam burns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 974mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 644IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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