Foil Pack Taco Chicken Dinner
Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Foil Pack Taco Chicken Dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights, this all-in-one recipe combines tender, taco-seasoned chicken breasts with a medley of colorful veggies like zucchini, red bell pepper, and corn, all roasted together to perfection. Wrapped in individual foil packets, this fuss-free meal locks in bold flavors and makes cleanup a breeze. Topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro and zesty lime, it's a complete dinner that's as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Plus, it's oven-ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick, wholesome family meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (chopped) Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 sheets (about 12x18 inches each) Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lay out 4 large sheets of aluminum foil on a clean work surface.
Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet.
Season each chicken breast with 1/2 tablespoon of taco seasoning.
In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, zucchini, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Divide the veggie mixture evenly among the four foil packs, arranging it around the chicken breasts.
Fold the sides of each foil sheet over the chicken and vegetables, sealing the packets completely to trap steam and flavors.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the foil packs cool slightly before opening—they will release hot steam.
Open each packet and sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese on top of the chicken and veggies.
Let the packets sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.0 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 914 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
