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Foil Packet Southwestern Chicken

Foil Packet Southwestern Chicken

Foil packet cooking is so easy. The results are also delicious!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Foil Packet Southwestern Chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Minute brown rice uncooked
  • 1 3/4 cups warm water
  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 lb.
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 medium red pepper chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine rice and water; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Spoon evenly onto centers of four large sheets of heavy-duty foil; top each with 1 chicken breast half.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with chili powder. Drizzle with dressing; top with cheese and vegetables.
  4. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  5. Place in a single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (170°F).
  7. Place one packet on each of four dinner plates.
  8. Cut slits in foil with a sharp knife to release steam before opening.