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Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

Delicious and easy chicken fajita foil packets packed with juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and spices, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Can be omitted if desired.
  • 4 large sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, add the chicken, bell peppers, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and lime juice. Add fajita seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything well to coat.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among the 4 large sheets of foil. Place the ingredients in the center of each sheet.
  5. Fold the foil tightly around the food, sealing the edges to create packets.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 22-25 minutes or grill for the same time until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and the vegetables are tender.
  2. Carefully open the packets, as steam will escape, so use caution.
  3. If desired, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with warm tortillas, rice, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, or extra lime wedges.

Notes

Make sure to cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or corn for more variety. Experiment with different seasonings based on your taste preferences.