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Foil Baked Santa Fe Chicken
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Foil Baked Santa Fe Chicken

Perfectly seasoned chicken smothered in mixed veggies and salsa. Baked in foil and served hot and steamy. Foil Baked Santa Fe Chicken is an easy go to meal for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating TIme1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 335kcal

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 Chicken Breasts lightly tenderized or thinned, refer to notes above
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced or grated
  • 4-5 Sprigs Cilantro, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Mexican or New Mexican
  • ¼ tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Mixed Veggies

  • ½ Large Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
  • ½ Red Onion
  • ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Thawed Yellow Corn
  • ½ Cup Black Beans
  • ¼ Cup Chunky Salsa or Picante Sauce
  • ½ Cup Shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions

Chicken Marinade

  • Depending on the thickness of your chicken breast, you may want to flatten the fattest bit or even slice some of the thickness off. You want the thickest part of the chicken to be level with the center mass of the chicken. If you don't want to make these adjustments, your baking time may increase up to 10 minutes.
  • Season the chicken with the salt, chili powder, cumin, oil, cilantro, and garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Cover and let sit in the fridge for an hour.

Assembly

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl, mix together the bell pepper, onion, corn, tomatoes, and beans. Salt and pepper lightly.
  • Cut two 10 by 10 squares of aluminum foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Place a chicken breast on each square. On top of a baking sheet (you will need this to catch any liquid that may leak)
  • Spoon half of the vegetable mixture over the each chicken breast.
  • Scoop ⅛ cup of chunky salsa or picante on each of the chicken pieces.
  • Bring two sides of the foil together and fold over twice, refer to photos.
  • Seal the foil fully and bake for 25 minutes (may need 35 depending on how thick your chicken is)
  • After the chicken is cooked, open the packets and sprinkle on the cheese and bake for another five minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve and enjoy hot!