Queso Chicken Foil Packet
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
A delicious meal in a foil packet that is perfect for a backyard barbecue, camping or picnic and no pots or pans to wash! This chicken foil packet recipe has taco-seasoned chicken, our diced tomatoes with green chilies, rice, veggies, and melty cheese for a all-in-one meal in a tidy foil packet.
Ingredients
1 can Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 14.5 oz, drained well
- 8 tablespoons frozen corn, thawed
- 8 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 8 tablespoons red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ cubes
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, can use low sodium or regular
- 2 cups rice, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup processed cheese product, cut into small cubes
Instructions
Step one
Preheat oven to 450° F or grill on high.
Step two
For each foil packet, have 4 foil pieces 16-18″ in length.
Step three
In a medium bowl, combine the drained diced tomatoes, corn, green onion, and bell pepper, set aside.
Step four
Combine the diced chicken with the taco seasoning and evenly coat the chicken.
Step five
To build the packets: place 1/2 cup of the cooked rice on the bottom half of the foil sheet. Place a rounded 1/2 cup of the seasoned chicken on top of the rice. Place a rounded 1/3 cup of the vegetable mixture on top of the chicken. Add 1/4 cup of the cubed cheese.
Step six
Fold the foil over and double roll the edges to form a tight seal. This is important to ensure the packets will not leak. Repeat for the other 3 packets. Place packets onto a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. If grilling, place directly on grill grate. Check the chicken temperature after 30 minutes, fully cooked chicken should read 165 degrees F.
Step seven
Very carefully open the foil packets using scissors or a knife, there will be hot steam that will escape as you open them. You can eat right from the packet or spoon contents onto a plate.
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