Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets are a delicious and convenient meal option, bursting with zesty flavors and colorful veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these foil packets deliver tender chicken, sweet bell peppers, and hearty black beans—all enhanced by a tangy lime dressing. Grill or bake them for a quick, cleanup-friendly dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green), diced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp fiesta seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Lay out heavy-duty aluminum foil (12×18 inches) and place one chicken breast in the center of each piece.
- Top with bell peppers, onions, corn, and black beans.
- Sprinkle with fiesta seasoning mix and drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
- Fold the foil tightly to seal the packets.
- Grill packets for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender.
- Carefully unwrap packets and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Feel free to swap chicken for shrimp or tofu and experiment with spices like cumin for a unique twist.