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Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil
4
45 Mins.
Ingredients
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4 large sheets of foil
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Cooking spray
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Fajitas seasoning mix
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1 cup white minute rice
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1 cup warm water
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 orange bell pepper, sliced
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1 onion, sliced
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1 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
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Lime juice
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Optional Garnishes:
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Sliced avocados
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Sour cream
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Cilantro
Instructions
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1.
Preheat oven to 400F.
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2.
Spray foil sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
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3.
Combine rice, water, and 1 tablespoons fajitas seasoning mix in a bowl; stir until well incorporated. Using a slotted spoon, divide the rice mixture evenly over each foil.
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4.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and rub with some of the fajitas seasoning mix and place the chicken over the rice.
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5.
Arrange peppers and onions on the sides of each chicken breast and drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil over all the ingredients.
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6.
Combine shredded cheeses and divide the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
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7.
Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely; seal the packets closed.
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8.
Transfer the foil packets to a large baking sheet and bake for 30 to 33 minutes, or until chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F.
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9.
Remove from oven and carefully open up the foils; put the packets under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes. Once cool squeeze lime juice over food.
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10.
Garnish and serve.
