Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets (Print-Friendly Version)

Savory chicken, beans, corn, and cheese baked in foil with zesty salsa for a bold one-pan dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Vegetables and Beans

09 - 1 cup corn kernels
10 - 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
12 - 1 cup red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 cup bell pepper, diced

→ Toppings and Garnishes

14 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons lime juice

→ For Serving

17 - 4 large flour tortillas

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 200°C (400°F) to preheat.
02 - Arrange two large sheets of aluminum foil on a clean, flat work surface.
03 - Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and brush both sides with olive oil.
04 - Sprinkle each breast evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Rub the seasonings into the chicken to coat thoroughly.
06 - Set one chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet.
07 - Top chicken with equal parts corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
08 - Top each chicken breast with 60 grams (about 1/4 cup) shredded cheddar cheese.
09 - Bring sides of foil up and fold to seal tightly, creating a packet around each portion.
10 - Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 75°C internal temperature.
11 - While chicken bakes, heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
12 - Carefully open the packets, using caution to avoid steam.
13 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over each chicken breast and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
14 - Place each chicken breast with its toppings on a warm tortilla and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Frozen corn can be used in place of fresh, but should be thawed prior to assembly.
02 - For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil and spices for 30 minutes before assembling packets.
03 - Cheddar may be substituted with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicier profile.
04 - Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a richer, smoky aroma.
05 - A scoop of cooked rice can be included in each packet to create a more substantial meal.

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