Corn and Salsa Chicken Packets

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Corn and Salsa Chicken Packets - A Flavorful and Healthy Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
	4 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil
	2 cups frozen whole kernel corn ( can use canned corn )
	1/2 cup fresh tomato , chopped
	1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
	1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

527

Sugar

Fat

23g

Corn and Salsa Chicken Packets are a flavorful and healthy dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or for feeding a crowd. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the combination of the salsa, fresh tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese gives the dish an extra burst of flavor. What's great about this recipe is that you can easily customize it to fit your taste preferences or dietary needs. If you're looking to boost the nutritional profile, consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini into the corn mixture. Overall, this dish is a delicious way to incorporate lean protein and vegetables into your diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2.	Arrange 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface.
3.	Place one chicken breast in the center of each sheet.
4.	In a bowl, mix together the frozen corn, chopped tomato, and salsa.
5.	Top each chicken breast with equal portions of the corn mixture.
6.	Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each chicken breast.
7.	Fold the aluminum foil over the chicken to form a packet.
8.	Bake the chicken packets for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
9.	Carefully open the packets and serve.

PROS

Corn and Salsa Chicken Packets are a delicious and easy meal to make for a crowd or for a weeknight dinner.

The dish is packed with flavor from the salsa, cheese, and fresh tomatoes.

It’s easy to customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or cheese.

CONS

The cheese in this recipe adds extra calories and fat to the dish.

If you’re watching your calorie or fat intake, you could reduce the amount of cheese or omit it altogether.

It’s also important to be cautious when opening the foil packets as the steam inside can be very hot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe offers a good source of protein from the boneless skinless chicken breasts.
The corn provides a source of fiber and antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin which may be beneficial to eye health.
The chunky salsa is also a source of vitamin C and can help add flavor to dishes without adding calories or fat.