Description
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets are a flavorful and convenient meal option that combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers, sweet corn, and zesty spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, these foil packets require minimal prep and deliver a satisfying culinary experience. Each bite is packed with bold flavors, making this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Chop the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut large pieces of aluminum foil (approximately 12 inches each).
- Place equal portions of chicken, bell peppers, corn, and black beans in the center of each foil piece.
- Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients and sprinkle taco seasoning on top.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each packet.
- Seal the foil tightly to prevent leaks.
- Grill for 20-25 minutes until everything is cooked through and sizzling.
- Carefully open each packet (beware of steam) and serve with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg