Foil Wrapped Chicken Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these vibrant and convenient Foil Wrapped Chicken Tacos! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender, taco-seasoned chicken, fresh bell peppers, and red onions, all baked to perfection in individual foil packets for effortless cooking and cleanup. The zesty marinade of lime juice, olive oil, and taco seasoning creates bold, crave-worthy flavors, while the foil-steaming method ensures every bite bursts with juicy goodness. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings—like shredded cheese, creamy avocado, and a dollop of sour cream—these tacos strike the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings. Whether you’re a taco lover or a meal-prep pro, these foil packet tacos are sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 piece Lime (juiced)
- 2 pieces Bell peppers (assorted colors, thinly sliced)
- 1 piece Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 pieces Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 1 piece Avocado (sliced, optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add taco seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice to the bowl with the chicken. Toss to coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare four large sheets of aluminum foil, roughly 12 inches each. Spray each sheet lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Divide the marinated chicken evenly among the four foil sheets.
Top the chicken on each sheet with an equal amount of sliced bell peppers and red onions.
Fold each piece of foil into a sealed packet by bringing the edges together and folding tightly, leaving some room for heat circulation inside the packets.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
While the packets are baking, warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or in the microwave, and prepare optional toppings like avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese.
Carefully remove the foil packets from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes before opening, as the steam will be very hot.
Open the packets and assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with chicken, veggies, and your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful foil wrapped chicken tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 473 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 3998 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.9 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.9 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 172.8 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1336 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3844 mg | 82% | |
*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.
