Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are the perfect easy & healthy meal for summer grilling, camping, and cookouts. Best of all, they’re loaded with all your favorite Tex Mex flavors and make a low carb, paleo, and keto friendly meal.

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Grilling season is finally here so it’s the return of foil packet dinners around here. Foil pack meals are ALL the rage right now. They are just so darn simple to put together with practically no clean up. The last thing most of us want is to be stuck indoors when it’s nice outside.

This recipe for Chicken Fajita Foil Packet is the perfect easy dinner recipe to have in your back pocket for summer. It’s got all those favorite Tex Mex flavors we love from our local Mexican restaurant.

And in case you are looking for more fajita recipes – these are a big favorite around here:

FOIL PACKETS ARE AN EASY AND DELICIOUS MEAL FOR SUMMER GRILLING AND CAMPING:

Foil packets are so convenient for summer and you can’t beat how easy they come together.

You get a complete all in one meal and you can customize them with whatever sides you like. If you’re looking for a hearty and more filling meal, you can serve these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets with rice or even some potatoes for extra carbs.

And you can even swap out the protein and veggies in here. Not a fan of chicken? Use steak or shrimp instead.

Another great thing about these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets is that they are low carb, paleo and keto friendly –  perfect for swimsuit season!

But if you’d rather have a heartier meal (like say for a camping trip), you can certainly add some black beans, cheese and even some rice to bulk them up.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN FAJITA FOIL PACKETS

1. Start off by mixing together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. If you have a favorite brand of fajita seasoning, you can certainly use that instead.
2. Slice up the chicken into thin pieces or chunks and divide onto four (double layered) 18 x 12 sheets of foil (or you can also add a layer of parchment paper inside the foil if you prefer using parchment paper instead). Sprinkle with half of the seasoning mix.
3. Cut your vegetables and arrange around the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and the remaining seasoning.
4. Finally, wrap up in foil and bake or grill to tender perfection. (Add beans, rice or cheese if desired).
5. Serve with warm tortillas, avocado, an extra splash of lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.
6. For a low carb, keto version, you can use these low carb tortillas, coconut wraps, or serve over some lettuce or cauliflower rice.

CAN I MAKE THESE CHICKEN FAJITA FOIL PACKETS AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, absolutely. These Chicken Fajita Foil Packets would be perfect for meal prep Sunday.

Just divide everything out into lunch containers (shown below with cauliflower rice) to enjoy them throughout the week.

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Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are the perfect easy meal for summer grilling and cookouts. Best of all, they're loaded with all your favorite Tex Mex flavors and make a low carb, paleo, and keto friendly meal.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: camping, chicken, chicken fajitas, foil packets, one pan dinners

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 131 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• Heavy Duty Foil plus parchment paper if preferred

SEASONINGS

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional or to taste

For the Foil Packets:

• 1 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" chunks or strips
• 2-3 medium bell peppers
• 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
• juice from 1 lime
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil

For Serving:

• chopped fresh cilantro
• lime wedges
• sliced avocado
• warm tortillas flour or corn

FOR LOW CARB: low carb tortillas or cauliflower rice, for serving

FOR MEAL PREP: lunch containers

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Cut eight 18 x 12 inch squares of foil* and lay out on a flat surface. Divide into four piles where each foil packet has two pieces.

3. Combine the seasonings in small bowl and mix. Place the chicken in the middle of each piece of foil. Sprinkle with half of the seasoning and toss to combine.

4. Cut the vegetables into thin strips and divide evenly into each packet, arranging them around the chicken.

5. Drizzle the chicken and vegetables with olive oil, lime juice and sprinkle the vegetables with the remaining seasoning mix.

6. Fold the foil over the chicken and seal to close off the packets.

If Cooking on the Grill:

1. Place foil packets onto grill and grill for 7-8 minutes, then flip over and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken) or until chicken is cooked through.
2. Remove from the grill and carefully open the foil packets.

3. Serve with warm tortillas with sliced avocado and your favorite toppings.

If Cooking in the Oven:

1. Place foil packets on a baking sheet and cook for 25-30 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through, rotating tray once). Time varies depending on the thickness of the chicken. Remove baking sheet from oven.

   Serve with warm tortillas with sliced avocado and your favorite toppings.

FOR LOW CARB: Serve in low carb tortillas, over salad or cauliflower rice.

FOR MEAL PREP: Divide into lunch containers over cauliflower rice and wrap tortillas separately.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 131 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 21mg1%

Potassium 214mg6%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 2430IU49%

Vitamin C 78mg95%

Calcium 18mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.