Best Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with 3 sheets of foil (about 6-8 inches) and set aside.
• Combine the brown rice, water and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning in a medium bowl and soak for 5 minutes. DIvide rice (and it's water) into 3 sheets of foil.
• Pound chicken with a meat tenderizer or a rolling-pin until they are even. Seasoning each chicken breast generously with the reaming taco seasoning. Place the chicken on the rice. Top each chicken with a few tablespoons of salsa and a sprinkle of cheese. Add the veggies and beans on the sides of the chicken. Drizzle each packet with olive oil and fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely; seal the packets closed.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from oven and carefully open up the foils; put the packets under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice on each packet, garnish with cilantro and sour-cream if desired and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add chicken tenders and fully coat. Transfer to refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill to 425 degrees F. Combine red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Center one-fourth of the pepper mixture evenly on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Place two marinated chicken tenders on top of pepper mixture.
• Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Pull off 4 sheets of heavy-duty tin foil (8-10 inches) and layer to create 2 packets. Lightly mist with cooking spray.
• Stir together the corn, black beans, and taco seasoning. Divide between the 2 foil packets. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken breast or 2 chicken tenders in each packet. Top the chicken with salsa and shredded cheese.
• Bring the two longer edges of the foil together above the food. Fold the edges down twice, creating the top seal. Press the side edges together and fold, creating a secure packet.
• Cook on hot coals, a gas grill, or in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes until chicken is cooked through. (*See notes for cooking with coals or a grill.)
• Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Place one chicken breast in the middle of each sheet of foil wrap or parchment paper. Spoon one fourth of the salsa, black beans and sweetcorn on each of the four chicken breasts.
• Seal each pack by bringing up sides and folding the top edge over twice. Seal the edges in the same way, leaving enough room for heat to circulate inside.
• Place packs on a cookie sheet and cook for 20 minutes. Unseal packs carefully.

KRAFT FOIL PACKET SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400°F
• Combine rice and water; let stand 5 minutes.
• Spoon evenly onto centers of four large sheets of heavy-duty foil; top each with 1 chicken breast half. Sprinkle evenly with chili powder. Drizzle with dressing; top with cheese and vegetables.
• BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
• Place in single layer in 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• BAKE 25 to 30 minute or until chicken is cooked through (170°F).
• Place one packet on each of four dinner plates.
• Cut slits in foil with sharp knife to release steam before opening.

FOIL PACKET SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine rice and water; let stand 5 minutes.
• Soon rice evenly onto center of each of 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Top with 1 chicken breast half; sprinkle with chili powder. Drizzle evenly with dressing and top with cheese.
• Make packets by folding top and sides of aluminum foil to seal. Place in a single layer on a baking pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Cut slits in foil with a sharp knife to release steam before opening.