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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil

February 5, 2017 by Katerina Petrovska 39 Comments

Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil – Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!

Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil - Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!

Hi YA! Happy Superbowl Sundaaaaay! I’m now leaning towards the Falcons… where are you at? I’m also leaning towards eating cake for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the rest of forever, but hey. we’re all dreamers… 😉 Kidding! I’m sure they’re all great! I’m just looking forward to the Patriots’ eye candy of a quarterback – that is what’s going to make me watch. AND it’s his 7th Superbowl?!? DAYYYY-um! Good on him.

In all honesty, though, you will most likely find me at the buffet table, trying each and every dish that was brought to the party. It’s just how I roll, and it’s what I call “research”. In the end, it will benefit you and me, both.

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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil - Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!
Speaking of Mediterranean: please welcome bell peppers, chicken, rice and EVOO to our fajitas in foil prep table! Cheese will also make an appearance…

Last year we celebrated this day with Tomato Pesto Salmon and Rice Recipe Baked in Foil, and today, something similar, but quite different, we’re going to kick it off with this delicious recipe for Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil.

Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil - Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!

If you’ve come to my corner of the internet webs on a few occasions, then you definitely know my obsession with food cooked in foil. I love it *thiiiiis* much! It’s healthy, it’s dang delicious, AND, cleanup is a breeze. Which, in all honesty, is probably the best part. And the fact that it’s healthy.

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This nice fajitas in foil dinner calls for a few minutes of slicing which is my equivalent of kitchen therapy. No one is allowed to bother me during my time of focus while singing, “Don’t wanna know know know know…”

I’m also going to have you make that Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix – it only takes a minute. If you don’t want to use that one, any taco seasoning packet will do.

What I am mostly proud of here is the rice. Yep, the rice. It cooks together with the chicken. To me, this is magic. You just combine the rice with water + seasonings, and then transfer it to the foil. Chicken goes on top of the rice, followed up by the peppers and onions. 38-ish minutes later, this is what you’re going to end up with:

Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil - Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!
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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil - Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!
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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Incredibly delicious and easy to prepare fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. Easy, quick and SO GOOD!

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American/Southwest
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 324 kcal
Author: Katerina | Diethood
Ingredients
  • 4 large sheets of foil
  • cooking spray
  • Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup white minute rice
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper , sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper , sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper , sliced
  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 1 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • lime juice
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
  • sliced avocados
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Spray foil sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Fajitas Seasoning Mix.
  4. Combine rice, water, and 1 tablespoons fajitas seasoning mix in a bowl; stir until well incorporated.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, divide the rice mixture evenly over each foil.
  6. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and rub with some of the fajitas seasoning mix.
  7. Place chicken over rice.
  8. Arrange peppers and onions on the sides of each chicken breast.
  9. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over all the ingredients.
  10. Combine shredded cheeses and divide the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  11. Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely; seal the packets closed.
  12. Transfer the foil packets to a large baking sheet.
  13. Bake for 30 to 33 minutes, or until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165F.
  14. Remove from oven and carefully open up the foils; put the packets under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes.
  15. Remove from broiler.
  16. Squeeze lime juice over food.
  17. Garnish and serve.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Potassium 637mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin A 43.4%
Vitamin C 125.5%
Calcium 12.5%
Iron 12.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

References:

*https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-benefits

**http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/is-extra-virgin-olive-oil-extra-healthy

 

 

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Comments

  1. Lori says

    April 20, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    Does it matter how long you soak the rice in the water?

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      April 21, 2018 at 12:25 AM

      Hi! That would be about 3 to 4 minutes.

      Reply
  2. Kathy Dubree says

    March 5, 2018 at 11:25 PM

    How would you do this as a freezer meal? Cook first or wrap up and freeze?

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      March 6, 2018 at 1:30 AM

      Hi!
      I’d prepare it all first, but not cook it. Also, wrap it in parchment paper if you’re going to freeze it, and I only say that because lately there’s been a lot of talk about keeping things in foil for too long and the negative effect that might have on our health. Not sure about it all, and there are no official studies, but just to stay on the safe side, I advise not to. 😀 You can cook the packets the same way even in parchment paper.

      Reply
  3. Heidi says

    February 15, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    Any ideas on how long this should cook in the coals of a campfire? This recipe is linked up in several camping roundups, and I’m excited to take it camping tomorrow.

    Reply
  4. Sandy says

    September 27, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    So if using a slotted spoon with the rice, you are just basically getting the rice wet and discarding the water?

    Reply
  5. Deb Braffett says

    September 6, 2017 at 9:46 PM

    Tried this tonight and both of us loved it. I did change the Fajita Seasoning Mix a bit by using half Paprika and half Smoked Paprika which I love. A Keeper!!

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      September 7, 2017 at 12:59 AM

      YAY!! SO happy to know that you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you!!

      Reply
  6. Emma says

    July 7, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    Could you do this as a freezer meal? If so would I still cook the rice and do everything the same, except put it in the freezer after prepping.

    Reply
  7. Cindy O'Dea says

    June 1, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    This look great! Can I do them a couple of hours ahead of time and not cook right away?

    Thanks, Cindy

    Reply
  8. Nancy says

    April 30, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Could you use cooked quinoa in place of rice? Sounds amazing and can’t wait to try this, btw!

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      April 30, 2017 at 2:50 PM

      Hi Nancy! Yep, you can use quinoa, but it has to be cooked. In this recipe, I used instant rice and that is why it didn’t need precooking.

      Reply
  9. omar says

    April 19, 2017 at 2:26 AM

    whats the backing temp ?

    Reply
    • omar says

      April 19, 2017 at 2:27 AM

      baking

      Reply
      • Katerina Petrovska says

        April 19, 2017 at 7:56 AM

        Hi! You will need to preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.

        Reply
  10. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    March 8, 2017 at 6:31 PM

    Love the colors those bell peppers produced! This is such a flavorful recipe, less mess, so quick and easy.

    Reply
  11. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    March 8, 2017 at 12:52 PM

    I love this! Seems super easy and SO yummy!

    Reply
  12. Marla Meridith says

    March 7, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Such a smart idea…..in foil!!

    Reply
  13. Vicky says

    March 6, 2017 at 3:13 AM

    This looks so good! Thank you. Pinned.

    Reply
  14. MOnica Jones says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Made this for dinner last night and it was fabulous. Easy clean up?! Thats a bonus!

    Reply
  15. Antoinette says

    February 11, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    So the rice goes in uncooked?

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 11, 2017 at 7:34 PM

      Hi Antoinette! Yes, and you have to use minute rice.

      Reply
  16. Lisa says

    February 11, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    How could i incorporate shrimp in with this also?

    Reply
  17. Vina says

    February 11, 2017 at 8:12 AM

    How about if we used half cooked rice instead of the minute ones would it work?

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 11, 2017 at 2:47 PM

      Hi! I don’t want to say to go ahead with that because I haven’t tried it, but on the other hand, I don’t see why not. It will most definitely finish cooking once in the oven. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Kathleen says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:28 PM

    I am so making these. Do you think this would work with shrimp and would I need to lessen the time? Thanks

    Reply
  19. virlinda says

    February 7, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    in the fajita mix recipe, did you use ground cumin or cumin seeds? thank you

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 21, 2017 at 12:26 AM

      That should be ground cumin.

      Reply
  20. Cassie Siddoway says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    Didn’t see recipe for fajita mix.

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 6, 2017 at 11:57 AM

      HI Cassie! There’s a link to the recipe within the recipe card – the words Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix are underlined and if you click on that, you will be redirected to the recipe in its entirety.
      Here it is: https://diethood.com/homemade-fajitas-seasoning-mix/

      Reply
  21. Kay says

    February 5, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    Cannot see the recipe.

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 5, 2017 at 8:46 PM

      Hi! The recipe card is located toward the bottom, after all the photos and above the comments. I hope that helps. Please let me know if you’re still having issues.

      Reply
  22. Lindy says

    February 5, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    Is that right – 1 cup rice and 1 cup water. The water seems very low.

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 5, 2017 at 4:39 PM

      Hi Lindy! You’re just combining the two in a bowl to soften the rice; the rice will then finish cooking with the chicken inside the foil.

      Reply
  23. martha says

    February 5, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    so excited to make these yummy looking packets tonite for me and mine!

    Reply
  24. Elizabeth says

    February 5, 2017 at 2:03 PM

    Looks & sounds so delicious…thanks for sharing!! Did you use instant rice?

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 5, 2017 at 2:57 PM

      Hi! Yes, I did. I updated the recipe card earlier when I noticed that the description of the rice only showed up in Chrome, but not on Internet Explorer. Very sorry about that!

      Reply
  25. A_Boleyn says

    February 5, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    Even if I don’t always read the recipes through, I always at least skim your posts cause your love of food and cooking (and hot looking quarterbacks) shine through in them. Delicious meal … enjoy the game.

    Reply
    • Katerina Petrovska says

      February 5, 2017 at 1:23 PM

      Thank you, friend!! XOXO Have a terrific Sunday!

      Reply

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