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Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets

Devashish
These mouthwatering Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets bring all the sizzling flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant right to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. Packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, each perfectly portioned packet delivers 27g of protein while keeping the calories sensible at 343 per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • tin foil

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups minute rice, brown or white
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 yellow or purple onion sliced into thin strips
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning or taco seasoning divided

For serving (Optional)

  • small flour tortillas
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • fresh cilantro
  • hot sauce
  • limes

Instructions
 

  • Combine rice, water, and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and stir. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, bell peppers and onion to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, and season with the remaining taco seasoning packet, stirring gently to evenly coat everything.
  • Coat four large pieces (about 12'' long) of tinfoil with cooking spray. Divide the rice and remaining liquid evenly between the pieces of tinfoil. Add chicken and vegetables on top. Bring the sides of the tinfoil up, sealing the tinfoil closed to form foil packs, ready to cook.
  • To cook on the grill: Preheat grill to medium heat. Add foil packets and close lid. Cook on medium to medium-high heat, depending on your grill, for about 10-13 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
  • To cook in the oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the foil packets on a baking tray and cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
  • To cook in a campfire: Cook in the hot coals of a campfire for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Add desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1920IUVitamin C: 79.4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword campfire chicken fajitas, easy foil packet meals, grilled chicken packets, Mexican camping recipes, outdoor fajita dinner
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