Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets
Get ready for a flavor-packed, hassle-free dinner with these Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets! This vibrant recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, red onion, black beans, and corn, all seasoned in a zesty blend of lime juice, chili powder, and smoky cumin. Perfectly portioned and neatly sealed, each foil packet locks in moisture and infuses the ingredients with bold Southwestern flavors as it bakes to perfection. A sprinkle of shredded Mexican cheese and fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch. With just 15 minutes of prep, easy clean-up, and customizable ingredients, this healthy and colorful dish is perfect for weeknight meals or outdoor grilling adventures. Keywords: Southwestern chicken, foil packet recipe, easy chicken dinner, healthy meal prep, chicken and vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole (juiced) lime
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 whole (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 whole (diced) yellow bell pepper
- 1 whole (sliced thinly) red onion
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 4 large sheets aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to make the seasoning mix.
Place each chicken breast in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil.
Divide the black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, and sliced onion evenly among the foil packets, placing the vegetables around and on top of each chicken breast.
Drizzle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken and vegetables in each packet.
Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully open the foil packets (be cautious of hot steam), and sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro over each packet.
Serve the foil packets directly on plates for a fun, no-mess meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1019 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% | |
*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.
