Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets
These juicy, grilled Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets are loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors—black beans, corn, salsa, and peppers—then topped with melty cheese. Perfect for grilling season or easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts 7–8 oz each
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack
- 2 cups whole kernel corn
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup salsa OR 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
- 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro tomatoes, jalapeños (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Lay 4 large pieces of foil on a flat surface. Spray with cooking spray.
- Place a chicken breast on each piece. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Divide corn, black beans, salsa, and peppers on top of each.
- Seal foil packets and place veggie-side down on grill for 10 mins.
- Flip and grill 10–12 mins more, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/santa-fe-chicken-foil-packets/
Notes
- These packets can also be baked in the oven at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Use parchment-lined foil if you’re sensitive to foil contact.
- Great served with rice, tortillas, or over salad greens.
- Leftovers can be chopped and turned into a wrap or taco filling the next day.