Southwestern Chicken Packets

These Southwestern Chicken Packets are an easy and delicious no-fuss dinner recipe you can cook with a fire (while camping), on a grill, or in an oven.

Author Amber Brady

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Yields servings

Ingredients

1 cup frozen corn
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp taco seasoning
2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken tenders
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
cilantro, to garnish
sour cream, optional
avocado, mashed, optional

Instructions

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˚F 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.

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Notes

*If cooking on COALS make sure to carefully turn the packet 2 or 3 times to prevent burning.

**If cooking on a GRILL make sure to carefully turn the packet once, about halfway through the cook time to ensure even cooking.

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