Description
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with zesty taco seasoning and paired with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in foil for easy grilling. Perfect for family dinners or outdoor gatherings, this dish transforms mealtime into a vibrant fiesta. Enjoy the fun of cooking while keeping cleanup simple – just unwrap and savor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups assorted bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts, season both sides generously with taco seasoning.
- Dice bell peppers and slice red onion thinly.
- Tear off four 12-inch pieces of aluminum foil. Place one chicken breast in each center, surround with veggies, and fold edges to seal.
- Grill packets for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Carefully open packets, garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet (approx. 375g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg