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Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 30-32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and easy grilled dish featuring chicken, beans, corn, and salsa, all cooked in foil packets for a flavorful meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (78 ounces each)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 15 ounces canned black beans, drained & rinsed (1 can)
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (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

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. Divide beans, corn, peppers, and salsa over top of chicken breasts.
  4. Fold in the ends to seal each packet. Place packets on the grill vegetable side down for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip packets over and grill an additional 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F.
  6. 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.
  7. Top as desired.

Notes

  • Make sure to seal the foil packets tightly to avoid spilling the contents.
  • You can customize the toppings based on your preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 packet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg