Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

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If you’re looking for a delicious, easy to make, chicken dish that will impress your family and friends, then you need to try Santa Fe style chicken foil packs!

This Santa Fe style chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to grill or cook your chicken indoors using only a few simple ingredients. The chicken foil packs are a great way to avoid hassle and cleanup when cooking your chicken outdoors, and they taste even better than traditional grilled or cooked chicken! So be sure to give this Santa Fe style chicken recipe a try next time you’re craving some delicious chicken!

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts 7-8 ounces each
6-8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
15 ounces black beans drained & rinsed
2 cups whole kernel corn
1/2 medium red onion diced
1 cup diced bell peppers any color
1 10 ounces Rotel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
2-3 tablespoons candied jalapenos
½ cup Mexican cheese or Monterey jack, shredded

Place each piece of chicken on a strip of aluminum foil (make sure its big enough to enclose ingredients.
In large bowl mix the remaining ingredients except for bacon, jalapenos and cheese. Mix well.
Place a few jalapenos on each piece of chicken.
Spoon 1/4 mixture over each chicken piece.
Top each with 1/4th of the cheese and bacon.
Fold the foil around the chicken and seal to make a small packet.
Place on grill and cook 15-20 minutes. Assure that chicken is at least 165°F internally.
Serve in foil packet or transfer to plate.