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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil

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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil are a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken, seasoned rice, and fajita vegetables, all wrapped up in convenient foil packets. Perfect for grilling or baking, these fajitas are full of bold flavors and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
    1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
    1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 red onion, thinly sliced
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
    ½ tsp garlic powder
    ½ tsp onion powder
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
    Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
    Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, fajita seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Lay out 4 large pieces of aluminum foil. Evenly divide the cooked rice, chicken, bell peppers, and onions among the four pieces of foil.
  3. Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables, creating sealed packets. Make sure the packets are tightly sealed to keep in the steam and juices while cooking.
  4. If grilling: Place the foil packets on the grill over medium heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). If baking: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam!) and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, if using. Close the foil packets again and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve the fajitas directly from the foil packets with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add some sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
  • To make it vegetarian, replace the chicken with sautéed tofu or extra vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or sweet potatoes.
  • If you want a low-carb meal, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
  • Customize your fajitas with extra toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

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