Foil Pack Taco Chicken Dinner

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2

Foil Pack Taco Chicken Dinner that is easy to make and delicious to eat

by The Chefin Dinner

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
	4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix , Taco Bell Home Originals
	2 cups potatoes , thinly sliced peeled
	1 cup cheese , Shredded Kraft Mexican Style
	1/2 cup salsa , Taco Bell Home Originals Garden
	1/4 cup sour cream , Breakstone or Knudsen

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

395

Sugar

Fat

20g

Foil Pack Taco Chicken Dinner is a tasty and easy meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week. This dinner is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy dinner that doesn't require a lot of dishes or prep time. The foil pack method allows for an easy cleanup, making it a great meal for busy weeknights. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. The addition of cheese and salsa make this meal even more delicious.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2.	Cut 4 sheets of heavy-duty foil into 18-inch lengths.
3.	Place a chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet.
4.	Sprinkle each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix.
5.	Add 1/2 cup sliced potatoes to each foil sheet.
6.	Top each chicken breast with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
7.	Spoon 2 tablespoons salsa over each chicken breast.
8.	Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so that it is fully enclosed.
9.	Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
10.	Serve with 1 tablespoon sour cream on top of each foil pack.

PROS

This Foil Pack Taco Chicken dinner is quick and easy to make, with only a few ingredients.

Foil pack dinners allow for easy clean up.

The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked.

This dinner is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook.

CONS

This dinner is high in sodium due to the taco seasoning mix and salsa.

It is also high in fat due to the cheese and sour cream.

To make it a healthier option, you can use low-fat cheese and sour cream, and make your own taco seasoning mix and salsa without added salt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Potatoes are a good source of potassium which helps to regulate blood pressure and maintain proper heart function.
Cheese is a good source of calcium which is essential for strong bones.
Salsa is a good source of vitamin C which helps to boost the immune system.