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Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets
This Chicken Foil Packet is made with a Mexican flair, combining black beans, corn and salsa! Cook on the grill, in the oven or over the campfire for a delicious flavor-packed meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 7-8 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounces canned black beans drained & rinsed, 1 can
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
- 1 cup bell pepper diced, any color
- ¾ cup salsa or 10 ounces Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack, 2 oz
- toppings as desired such as cilantro, tomatoes & jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place four large pieces of foil on work surface and spray each with cooking spray. Place 1 chicken breast on each piece of foil and season with chili powder, salt & pepper.
- Divide beans, corn, peppers, and salsa over top of chicken breasts.
- Fold in the ends to seal each packet. Place packets the grill vegetable side down for 10 minutes.
- Flip packets over and grill an additional 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F.
- Place packets on a large baking pan. Carefully open packets and top with cheese. Place the baking pan back on the grill to melt the cheese.
- Top as desired.
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Notes
- We love to slice up the chicken and serve these with corn or flour tortillas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
541
(27%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
1656mg
(47%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1785IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1656mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.