Description
A flavorful and effortless dish featuring seasoned chicken, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese cooked in foil packets. Perfect for busy weeknights or outdoor grilling, offering smoky, zesty Mexican flavors and tender, juicy results.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup canned black beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare grill for indirect heat
Cut four 12×12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil
On each sheet, layer a chicken breast, bell peppers, corn, and black beans
Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper over the chicken
Drizzle olive oil and top with shredded cheese
Fold foil packets tightly, sealing edges
Bake for 25 minutes or grill on indirect heat for 30 minutes
Let rest 5 minutes before opening and serving
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for brightness or substitute with bottled
Customize with spinach or avocado
Freeze uncooked packets for up to 2 months
Adjust spice level by varying chili powder quantity
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg