These Chicken Fajita Foil Packets can be thrown on the campfire, the grill or in the oven!
If you’re looking for a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal that works just as well on a campfire as it does in your oven, these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are here to save dinner (and your sanity).
When you’re camping with six kids, let’s be real — ain’t nobody got time for gourmet, multi-step meals. I like our camping food to be quick to throw together, easy to cook, and guaranteed to keep everyone full and happy(preferably without needing 47 dishes or constant supervision).
They’ve got everything you love about fajitas—juicy chicken, sweet bell peppers, smoky seasoning—with none of the cleanup. Oh, and bonus: they’re also super freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and campfire-ready. What’s not to love? I love make ahead meals for camping, Tuna Melts and Crockpot Phillies are perfect for that!
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
- Minimal cleanup
- Flavor-loaded with taco seasoning, paprika, and black beans
- Great for camping, grilling, or tossing in the oven
- Easy to prep ahead and freeze
- Vegetable-chopping hack included
Chicken Tip: Cut Chicken Against the Grain
When you’re slicing chicken for fajitas (or any meat, really), always cut against the grain — that means slicing perpendicular to the muscle fibers, not in the same direction they run. It gives you tender, easier-to-chew pieces instead of rubbery strips.
And while we’re at it—a sharp knife makes all the difference. Dull knives mash the meat instead of slicing cleanly, which is just frustrating. If you don’t already have a favorite knife, it might be time to treat yourself. (Your fajitas will thank you.) Mercer Culinary Ultimate White, 6 inch Curved Boning Knife is my fave for cutting meat! This thing is SO sharp and so amazing to use when doing any sort of slicing or filleting with meat! Until you try a good sharp knife like this, you don’t realize what you are missing out on! Checkout the other Kitchen Items I Use & Love!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs: sliced thin- see below for notes about slicing against the grain!
- avocado oil
- taco seasoning: Siete is a great option with great ingredients or make your own!
- smoked paprika
- black beans: drained and rinsed until the water runs clear
- bell peppers: sliced or diced
- onion: sliced or diced
- jalapeños: sliced or diced
- Foil: for wrapping, I don’t LOVE cooking with aluminum, but until I find a better product to make campfire packets out of, this is what I’ll continue to use. Luckily this isn’t something we eat everyday!
Prep Tip: Freeze Your Veggies
You know what makes meals like this come together in five minutes flat? Having your peppers and onions already chopped and in the freezer. Grab a veggie chopper (seriously, they’re worth the cabinet space), chop up a few peppers and onions in one go, toss them in a freezer bag, and boom—future you is winning. You’ll also find this on the Kitchen Items I Use & Love!
How to Make Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
Step 1: Prep the goods
If your chicken isn’t sliced yet, do that first. Toss it into a bowl with avocado oil, peppers, onions, jalapeños, taco seasoning, and smoked paprika. Give it a little massage like it’s had a long day—get that flavor in there.
Step 2: Build your packets
Tear off large pieces of foil (you’ll want room to fold them over). Add 1 to 2 cups of the chicken mixture, top with desired amount of black beans. You can make these individual packets or 1 big family packet.
Step 3: Fold ‘em up
Bring the long sides of the foil together and fold them down a few times to seal. Then fold in the ends so no juices escape. You’re going for a sealed envelope, not a loose burrito.
Step 4: Cook
- Oven: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- Grilled Chicken Foil Packets: Medium heat for 15–20 minutes.
- Campfire: Place near hot coals (not direct flames) and cook about 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
How to Cook Foil Packets Over the Campfire (Without Burning Dinner)
Cooking foil packets over the fire is one of those camping tricks that sounds foolproof… until your dinner ends up scorched on one side and raw on the other. Ask me how I know.
Here’s how to get it right:
1. Skip the flames- go for the coals.
Place your foil packets on hot coals, not directly in the fire. Flames are unpredictable and way too hot. Coals give you even, steady heat — kind of like nature’s oven.
2. Double up your foil.
Use heavy-duty foil, or double layer it if you’re not sure. This helps prevent tearing and keeps your dinner from becoming part of the campfire.
3. Flip halfway through.
Just like grilling, flipping your packets helps everything cook evenly. About halfway through, use tongs to turn them over.
4. Don’t overstuff.
Too much food = uneven cooking. Keep the packets around 1.5 inches thick so the heat can actually reach the center.
5. Check for steam.
When your packet starts to puff up and you hear it sizzling inside, you’re getting close. Carefully open one (watch for steam!) to check doneness — especially the chicken.
With these tips, you’ll get juicy, flavorful foil packet meals every time — no burnt bottoms, no raw chicken, no sad campers.
Optional Add-Ons (But Highly Recommended)
- Our Homemade Queso with this is the BOMB!
- Fresh lime juice
- Cilantro
- Sliced avocado or guac
- Serve with a side of Instant Pot Mexican Rice
- A dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Tortillas on the side
Make-Ahead & Freezer Notes
You can prep all of the chicken mixture ahead of time and freeze. Thaw and fill your foil packets when you’re ready to use!
These chicken fajita foil packets are one of those meals that make you feel like you’ve got it all together. Whether you’re feeding your family at the campsite or just want a weeknight win with minimal cleanup, this recipe delivers.
Clean ingredients. Healthy Camping Food. Zero dishes. 100% delicious.
Chicken Fajita Foil Packets-Easy Camping Meal!
These chicken fajita foil packets are a simple, make-ahead meal packed with seasoned chicken, peppers, and onions. Perfect for camping, grilling, or busy weeknights- minimal prep, easy cleanup, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breastsor thighs thinly sliced
- 1 sweet bell pepper sliced or chopped
- 1 onion sliced or chopped
- 1 jalapeno sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 can black beans drained & rinsed
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine chicken, both peppers, onion, jalapenos, oil and seasonings.
- Tear off a large sheet of foil, I recommend a double layer. You can make these into individal packets, or a larger family packet. You only want it to be about 1.5" thick so everything cooks evenly.
- Cook Options- Oven: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Grilled Chicken Foil Packets: Medium heat for 15–20 minutes.
Campfire: Place near hot coals (not direct flames) and cook about 20–25 minutes, flipping once. - Check that the chicken is completely cooked. Serve on it's own, over rice, or with tortilla shells.
Notes
For clean eating ingredient suggestions and more recipes like this, go to thegoodstuffbakeshop.com
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 174Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 517mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Accuracy is not guaranteed as values can vary based on specific brands and preparation methods used.
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