Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets - The Cookin Chicks (2024)

Published: May 20, 2021 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 4 Comments

These Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets come together in no time and make clean-up a breeze. Seasoned chicken, veggies, beans, and more! It’s the perfect dinner recipe!

Easy Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets

Can you believe summer is almost here? I don’t know about you, but this year seems to have flown by! My kids get out of school for the summer starting next week, and it feels like school just started! Definitely a crazy year, huh?!

As summer approaches, that means hot, hot, hot weather here in Houston, TX. Lots of pool time, cranking down the A/C, and trying to minimize meals that heat up the kitchen.

My hubby and I LOVE grilling and smoking things in the summer because it keeps the mess outside and we can eat dinner and go back to swimming. One of our favorite meals to make are foil packets because we each get a packet and can change it up to fit preferences. We make Shrimp Foil Packets which are a HUGE hit with my kids, and now…these Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets!

Last weekend, the kids were swimming and we needed to start thinking about dinner. I had pulled some chicken out to thaw, but that was about it. After going through our refrigerator, we tossed some ingredients into foil packets and headed to the grill. As a result, dinner was ready in no time and all the kids had to do was grab a plate, grab their packet, and dig in! It was a great recipe the whole family loved! Talk about a perfect meal! These are very similar to fajita chicken foil packets!

If you want to change this easy meal to better fit your tastes, feel free! You can use a different seasoning, add in more/less veggies, and have fun with it! A great way to serve this dish is with brown rice or red. Perhaps serve on its own or with some crescent rolls. You can even finish this simple meal off with a tasty dessert like my Mini Banana Cream Pies!

Plus, foil packet dinners are the absolute best because there is such easy cleanup, leaving you more time to relax after dinner, and get that much needed YOU time that you deserve!

Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets Ingredients

• Chicken breasts *boneless/skinless
• Shredded Mexican cheese
• Sweet corn
• Black beans
• Rotel
• Chupacabra seasoning or seasoning of choice
• Cilantro/Jalapeno/Tomatoes for garnish

*For exact measurements, see the recipe card down below!

Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets Directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Cut aluminum foil into four large sheets and spray with cooking spray.
3. Place one piece of chicken breast on top of the sprayed piece of foil.
4. Season chicken with desired seasoning adding more/less to taste. Make sure to season the sides of the chicken too.
5. Divide the corn, beans, and Rotel evenly among the four sheets, on top of the chicken.
6. Fold the ends of the foil to seal into packets and place on the grill, vegetable side down, for about 10 minutes.
7. Flip packet over and allow to cook an additional 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. You’ll need a meat thermometer.
8. Remove from the grill and carefully open packets.
9. Add the cheese and any garnish desired on top. Serve and enjoy!

Fiesta Chicken Variations

Seasoning options: You can also use taco seasoning as a flavorful seasoning alternative. Chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and/or lime juice are also options.

Veggies: You can also place strips of bell peppers in the foil packets as well!

Toppings: Other topping options include sour cream, fresh guacamole, and/or green onions.

Tacos: Warm corn tortillas and add your fiesta chicken and veggies inside and you’ve got yourself delicious tacos!

Other Simple Chicken-Based Recipes

Looking for another main dish? These easy recipes are just as good as these chicken fajita packets!

• Tomato Basil Chicken
• Crispy Onion Chicken
• Smoked Chicken Wings
• One Skillet Pesto Chicken and Veggies

I hope you loved this Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets recipe! Don’t forget to tag me over on Instagram if you’ve made this recipe (or any of the others) so I can see what you’ve cooked up! You can also use #thecookinchicks too!