Fiesta Lime Chicken And Rice Foil Packs
Fiesta Lime Chicken and Rice Foil Packs are a vibrant, flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make foil packs combine zesty lime, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, all cooked to perfection. The result? A deliciously satisfying dish that not only pleases the palate but also simplifies cleanup. Ideal for family dinners or outdoor gatherings, each bite is a taste of summer wrapped in convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix chicken breasts with taco seasoning and lime juice until well-coated.
- Cut large pieces of aluminum foil and place a scoop of rice in the center of each piece. Top with seasoned chicken, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Fold the foil tightly to create secure packets.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice is tender.
- Carefully unwrap each pack and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg