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Southwestern Chicken Packets

Name: Southwestern Chicken Packets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup salsa; 2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1/4 cup sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: May. 26, 2022

For flavor as big as Texas, this recipe partners juicy chicken with black beans, corn and salsa. It tastes savory under a sprinkling of melted Mexican cheese. Dinner's a snap to make and clean up. —Tonya Vowels, Vine Grove, Kentucky

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salsa
2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

Place each chicken breast half on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with salsa, corn, beans and cheese. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 314 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein.

Southwestern Chicken Packets

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