Name: Chicken Foil Packets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each); 1 1lb 8 oz bag Petite Red Potatoes (cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each); 1/2 yellow onion ( finely chopped); 6 tbsp melted butter; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tsp garlic powder; 6 strips bacon ( cooked and chopped); 3 cups Colby Jack cheese (shredded); 1/4 cup chives (chopped)

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This chicken foil packets recipe is great for summer and can be made in the oven, grill, or over a campfire. Whichever cooking method you choose, this is a fun way to make a meal for the whole family to enjoy!

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This chicken foil packets recipe is an easy way to make cheesy chicken and potatoes in the oven, on the grill, or over a campfire. This is a great summer recipe that makes tender chicken and delicious vegetables. This is a fun way to make a meal for the whole family to enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS

You will need:

3 chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each
1 lb 8 oz bag petite red potatoes, cut potatoes in half
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
6 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
3 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
¼ cup chives, chopped

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS

Potatoes: I used petite red potatoes in this recipe vs regular red potatoes. The smaller the potato, the better it will cook! You could also use petite gold potatoes if you prefer them to red.

Cheese: You could swap out the colby jack cheese for any type of shredded cheese that you prefer in this recipe.

Vegetables: You could easily add extra vegetables to your packets as well!

HOW TO COOK CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS IN THE OVEN

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rip 4 long pieces of foil, and fold each piece in half to make it stronger and prevent leaks. Set aside.

PRO TIP: This recipe can also be made easily on the grill or over the campfire. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees (medium heat) and follow the same instructions as below. If cooking on the campfire, put on direct heat and open foil to check how things are cooking.

STEP TWO: Place the cut petite red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat and allow to cook for 6 minutes. Drain potatoes, return to pot, and let cool.

PRO TIP: Be sure to let the potatoes cool before adding the chicken pieces to the bowl. This is so that the chicken stays food safe and does not rise to an unhealthy temperature before placing in the oven.

STEP THREE: Add chicken pieces, chopped onions, melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat all pieces of chicken and potatoes.

STEP FOUR: Place about 1 ½ cups of potatoes in each foil packet (you’ll want to divide the potatoes equally between the 4 foil packs), top with 4 chicken pieces. Bring up the two lengthwise pieces of foil and fold over to seal. Roll the two edges of foil together. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.

STEP FIVE: Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and chicken juices run clear.

STEP SIX: Remove from the oven and open each chicken packet. Drain the liquid from each packet and place the packet back down on the baking sheet, still open. Draining the liquid is a personal preference, if you prefer you can definitely leave the liquid in the pack at this point.

STEP SEVEN: Divide the colby jack cheese evenly between each packet and sprinkle directly on top of the chicken. Add cooked and chopped bacon to the tops of the cheese and place back in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

STEP EIGHT: Top with chives, serve and enjoy!

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: Leftovers from your baked chicken foil packets can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. To reheat, simply pop them in the microwave. These are delicious as leftovers!

Chicken foil packets in the oven are a delicious and easy way to eat chicken and potatoes. This cheesy, flavorful packet is a fun meal for the summer months. Add your favorite vegetables and you have a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.

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