Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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4 chicken breasts (7-8 oz each)
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½ cup shredded Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack
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2 cups whole kernel corn
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15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
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¾ cup salsa or 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
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1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
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½ tsp chili powder
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Cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapenos for garnish
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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Place four large pieces of foil on a work surface and spray each with cooking spray. Place one chicken breast on each piece of foil and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Divide the black beans, salsa, corn, and diced bell peppers evenly over the chicken breasts.
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Fold the ends of each foil piece to seal the packets tightly.
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Place the foil packets on the grill, vegetable side down, and cook for about 10 minutes. Flip the packets and continue grilling for another 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Place the packets on a large baking pan. Open each packet, top with shredded cheese, and return to the grill on the baking pan until the cheese is melted.
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Garnish with cilantro, diced tomatoes, and jalapenos, then serve and enjoy.