Chicken Fajita Foil Pack

Chicken Fajita Foil Pack is a quick and easy dinner idea. Chicken, vegetables and fajita seasoning all cooked in aluminum foil on the grill or in the oven.

Fajita Chicken foil packs make the perfect weeknight dinner. These foil packets dinners can be made in a variety of ways. They are easy to prep and can be made in the oven or on the grill.

Chicken fajita foil packets is a complete meal idea. We love that foil packet recipes make for an easy clean up and everyone can make their own.

Make this chicken foil packet meal with your favorite side dishes for an easy dinner idea.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe:

We love making our own seasoning blend and that is why this Homemade Fajita Seasoning is so delicious. You can control the seasoning that is added and there are no ingredients that you can not pronounce.

Ingredients: 

Serves: 4 

• Fajita Seasoning
• Fresh Lime, juiced
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Red Bell Pepper
• Green Bell Pepper
• White Onion

For Serving: 

• Sour Cream 
• Shredded Cheese 
• Chopped Cilantro 
• Lime Wedges 
• Flour Tortillas 

How to Make Chicken Fajita Foil Pack: 

• Step 1 – Slice Vegetables – Slice the bell peppers and the onions and add them to a large mixing bowl. 

• Step 2 – Slice Chicken – Slice the chicken breasts and add them to the bowl as well. 

• Step 3 – Season Ingredients – Season the chicken and vegetables with the fajita seasoning.  Use a large spoon to coat the chicken and vegetables with the seasoning.  

• Step 3 – Divide Ingredients – Divide the chicken mixture between four 12×12 inch sheets of foil. Then wrap the foil tightly around the contents to form your foil packs.

• Step 4 – Grill Foil Packets – Grill over high heat for about 8-10 minutes on each side. Cook until the chicken and peppers is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).  

• Step 5 – Carefully Open Packets – Make sure to be careful when opening the foil packets as steam will be released. 

• Step 6 – Serve – Then the grilled chicken fajita mixture is ready to serve. With your favorite fajita toppings or over tortillas and enjoy.

How to Make Chicken Fajita Foil Pack in the Oven:

If you prefer you can make this fajita foil pack in the oven. Tin foil dinners always make an easy dinner idea whether you cook in the oven or on the grill.

You can place the ingredients in the foil or make a sheet pan dinner. Place the foil packs on a baking sheet at 425 degrees. Cook for about 20 minutes until cooked through.

Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.  

Foil Pack Chicken Fajita Dinner Recipe Tips:

• Heavy Duty Foil – Make sure to use heavy duty foil so that it doesn’t break when making this recipe. 
• Cutting Vegetables – We like to slice the peppers and onions about the same size so they cook evenly.
• Slice Chicken – Slice the chicken breast into strips to easily fit into the foil packets.
• Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary based on your grill.
• Opening Packet – Make sure to carefully open packet as the steam will extremely warm when opening.
• Serving – Serve these chicken fajitas with your favorite rice, black beans salad, or to wrap in a flour tortilla.
• Prepare Grill – Preheat your grill to medium high heat for best results.

Variation Ideas:

• Veggies – Feel free to use different veggies for this recipe. You can dice up red onions, peppers and more.
• Change Meat – You can easily make steak fajitas with this recipe. Change the chicken to chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
• Seasoning – We love making homemade fajita seasoning, but feel free to use your own. Toss the chicken with chili powder, paprika, black pepper and garlic powder.

How to Store Leftovers:

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

More Easy Foil Pack Recipes:

• Grilled Shrimp in Foil Recipe
• Crack Chicken in Foil Packets
• Cajun Foil Pack Recipe

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