October 24, 2023
Review RecipeChicken Foil Packet
This chicken foil packet 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 great way to make an easy meal for the whole family to enjoy!
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This chicken foil packet recipe is an easy way to make cheesy, tender chicken, potatoes, and delicious vegetables in the oven, on the grill, or over a campfire. It is a fun way to make a great summer dinner for the whole family to enjoy!
Chicken Foil Packet Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 pound (8-ounce) bag of petite red potatoes, cut in half
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon of chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 3 cups of Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup of chives, chopped
PRO TIP:
It is best to use heavy-duty foil for this recipe to ensure that it doesn’t tear during the cooking process.
Substitutions And Additions
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. You could also replace the red potatoes with sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter starch in your foil packets.
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 such as green bell peppers, mushrooms, red bell peppers, and red onion to your packets as well!
CHICKEN: You could also substitute boneless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in this recipe.
How To Make This Chicken Foil Packet Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rip 4 long pieces of foil, and fold each piece in half to make it stronger and prevent leaks. Set aside.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
This recipe can also be made easily on the grill or over the campfire. Preheat the grill to 400°F (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 small red potatoes in a large pot and cover them 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.
STEP THREE: Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, add chicken pieces, chopped onions, melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat completely to season chicken and potatoes.
PRO TIP:
Be sure to let the potatoes cool before adding the small pieces of chicken 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 FOUR: Place about 1½ cups of potatoes in each of the tin foil packets (you’ll want to divide the potatoes equally between the 4 foil packs), and top with 3 chicken pieces. Bring up the two lengthwise pieces of foil and double fold the top over to seal. Roll the two edges of the foil together. Place the sealed packets on a baking sheet.
PRO TIP:
Before putting in the oven, double-check to make extra sure you seal edges well so you don’t have any leaks.
STEP FIVE: Bake in the oven at 400°F for 30 to 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 each chicken breast. Add cooked and chopped bacon to the tops of the cheese and place open packets back in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
STEP EIGHT: Top with chives, serve and enjoy!
How To Serve
The beauty of foil packet meals is that it is a full meal all in one. If you would like to make your meal heartier, you could add a pasta salad or a Caesar salad on the side, along with garlic bread.
I also love dunking my chicken into this chicken finger dipping sauce (trust me, it’s awesome).
If you enjoy the chicken foil packets, you’ll love our salmon in foil. You can’t go wrong with this or any other easy and delicious foil packet dinners.
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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!
IN THE FREEZER: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
This chicken foil packet recipe in the oven is 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 complete meal that everyone will love and the best part is that clean-up is a snap!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cook this meal over a campfire?
The great thing about foil packet dinner recipes is that it is flexible enough that you can cook them in the oven, on the barbecue, or over a campfire.
Could I add barbecue sauce to the packets instead of just the herbs and spices?
Barbecue sauce would be a yummy addition to your foil packets. Just add it when you are tossing the chicken and potatoes with the spices.
How do I know when the chicken is done?
Using a meat thermometer, you need to make sure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Once it reaches that temperature, your chicken is ready!
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Chicken Foil Packets
This chicken foil packet 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 great way to make an easy meal for the whole family to enjoy!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces petite red potatoes, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each (1-pound bag)
- 3 chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rip 4 long pieces of foil, and fold each piece in half to make it stronger and prevent leaks. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place about 1½ cups of potatoes in each foil packet (you’ll want to divide the potatoes equally between the 4 foil packs), top with 3 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.
- Bake in the oven at 400°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken juices run clear.
- 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.
- 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 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Top with chives, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- This recipe can be cooked on the grill. Preheat the grill to 400°F (medium heat), and follow the easy baking directions.
- You’ll want to let your potatoes cool before adding your chicken pieces to the bowl with potatoes.This is so that the chicken stays food safe and does not rise to an unhealthy temperature before placing in the oven.
- You don’t need to drain the chicken foil packet before adding cheese and bacon. It’s just a personal preference and you can definitely leave it in the pack if desired.
- Before putting in the oven, double-check to make extra sure you seal edges well so you don’t have any leaks.
Nutrition
Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 2336mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2022IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 699mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
jay platte says
this had my mouth watering! so good!
Jordyn says
This recipe calls for 3 breasts cut into 4 pieces (12 strips of chicken), then says to place 4 strips of chicken in the 4 packets (which is 16 strips of chicken).
Layne Kangas says
Hey, there – that was just a typo. Thanks for letting me know! Enjoy 🙂
Kayla says
Could I make this in a crock pot?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Kayla – we haven’t tested it out like that so I’m not sure how it would work. Please let me know if you try it!
Ayannah Williams says
Can I add shrimp to this ?
Layne Kangas says
We haven’t tried that but I bet it would be yummy!
Allyson says
These are a big hit in my house. I did modify it a bit, just to make the packets smaller portions because the recipe does make pretty large portions. I cut the chicken in smaller pieces, I usually get 12 pieces out of 1 chicken breast and then I split everything evenly between 4 packets instead of 6.
Laura says
Did you cook in oven a shorter period of time
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I had to pin this one. It just looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe and tips. #HomeMattersParty
Andrea says
I would definitely try this, never made it before!i do t think I’d add anything else!
Lisa A Stebbins says
Great for camping!!! So yummy!!!
EVE DOUGHERTY says
I would add some sweet corn on the cob as a side to this delicious recipe.
Ginnie says
I love making foil packets. We do them on the grill a lot, but also in the oven. We usually include the veggies in the packet as well. Hard to mess up and easy cleanup.
Penny says
I make mine with chicken breast, salsa, canned corn, black beans & diced green peppers. Wrap in foil & grill 10 minutes on each side. Serve with shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream & tortillas.
Susan says
I think I would make these on the grill. I would try the recipe first. Then I think it would be good without the potatoes but with pineapple, onion and peppers along with a sweet bbq sauce…
Sherry Oyster says
I would add barbecue sauce and may veggies like corn or green beans but the recipe sounds delicious!
Kathy says
I would add onion and green pepper to the foil wrap. And cook it on my grill. It’s so good!
Venie says
Looks delicious, I can’t wait to make it, minus the onions but broccoli added. Salad on the side.
Brenda Kirkup says
Sounds quick and easy.I would leave out the bacon but add white wine.
Cant wait to try them
Carolyn says
I serve foil pack chicken at my Cafe, I pretty much use same concept, except I use a 1/4 piece chicken bone in ,and use salt, pepper, garlic bulb sections, paprika, alittle poultry seasoning or sage ,thyme or sometimes rosemary sprigs ,celery ,carrots ,red potatoes, onions,sometimes parsnip root, my customers love it when I serve this
Gabbi says
I would make these on the grill and I would use chicken breast.
Elizabeth M Heimlich says
Yummy! I would prefer to use thighs with this recipe, but use breasts because my husband prefers them… The things we do for love!
Joanne Lowe says
I think a sweet onion and yellow squash would be fantastic to add. My family really likes that combo cooked in foil packets. The sky’s the limit with getting creative and adding your own special touch!
Jaime says
Yes I would add barbecue sauce ,who doesn’t like barbecue chicken lol
Sharon says
Easy way to fix chicken. I use onion and BBQ sauce
Mandy says
I’m definitely trying this!
Catrena says
Must have for camping. Can’t wait to try. I may had a little bit if heat.
Rebecca Arnevik says
Would use breasts and thighs and add asparagus. Great camping dish as well as in oven! Delicious!!
Lori A Pennington says
I would make them on a camp fire they look good…….
Michelle Bailey says
I haven’t tried this recipe yet but it looks absolutely delicious. I would add red and yellow peppers to the recipe. I can’t wait to try this!
Christine says
This looks so yummy. I’ve never made foil packets with chicken before. Definitely going to try this.
Rick says
This recipe sounds just great and cooking in a foil packet will be new for me. I was thinking about maybe adding a little BBQ sauce for flavor. I’m also a fan of the Mississippi variation of beef, pork, etc. Certainly adding a few slices of pepperoncini would kick it up a notch.
Reba says
We make a lot of chicken foil packs for camping. So easy to throw on the grill or campfire. I line the foil with parchment as I try to stay away from aluminum seeping until my food.
Wanda Hendrick says
I will definitely make these foil packs for camping.
Hanna says
I’ll make them in the oven, and add BBQ sauce, and maybe some sweet peppers. Definitely no extra spice for me – I can’t handle heat, haha.
Kelly Kardos says
Yum! This would would be great in the grill-too hot for the oven in the summer!!
Nancy Lis says
I would add carrots to the recipe and cut out the hot spices. My brothers were Boy Scouts and I was a Girl Scout back in the day. We often would make these chicken foil packets, sometimes substituting hot dogs for the chicken and cook them in a a campfire in the back yard. Our parents were thrilled because they didn’t have to cook for six kids many nights in the summer.
Christina says
I have never tried this but it looks very good I think adding onions and peppers might be a good addition
Sarah says
These look amazing! I have made chicken foil packets before but usually do garlic, lemon, and pepper. I can’t wait to try these!
Kayleen Fuller says
I’ve never tried these before but made something similar while camping with ground beef, potatoes and veggies. These look delicious and easy clean up! Can’t wait to try
Melinda Urquhart says
Love the foil recipes. You can adjust the seasoning to each individual. My husband loves heat, and I like a milder heat.
Melinda Urquhart says
Love the foil recipes. You can adjust the seasoning to each individual. My husband loves heat, and I like a milder heat.You can fix foil packets any time of the year. Outside on grill or inside in the oven.
Gary Stielow says
Yes I make these all the time on the grill. So versatile with the things you can add that you have on hand.
Dede Alderman says
This just made me starving !!!! Im making it today. I will make some using breast and some with the thigh, just to give a choice. Can’t Wait — I’m HUNGRY NOW !!! 😋 😆
Linda C. Pickering says
Looks slimple and yummy. I will definitely be trying this!!!
Terri says
Yum! I might add BBQ sauce! And corn!
Terri says
Yum! I might add corn!
Debbie Fletcher says
I would use chicken breast and would have stuffing as a side dish
Amy says
I have never tried foil packet dinners. Your recipe looks so delicious. I will be trying this dish soon. Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth Watkins says
Love foil packet cooking but in the past when I did chicken it was always too “wet” after cooking, why didn’t I just dump off the extra juice I will never know!!!! I would personally spice this up a bit and maybe serve a broccoli salad with it but then I love broccoli 🙂
Thanks for another good recipe!
Pitter, the nic name my friends call me 🙂
Michele Holmes says
This sounds delicious, especially with the cheese and bacon! Will definitely try this one…maybe served with a side salad!
Marti says
I would add green beans and carrots! Yummm!!
Josee says
I’ve never tried foil pockets before but this just sounds so good and easy!
Ans van der walt says
In South Africa we do the whole chicken in a tinfoil wrapper with veg and in a Weber with briskette. Leave an hour and 15minutes and meat falls off bone
Carol Reilander says
This sounds yummy! I’m going to try making it this weekend. I m going to leave the cheese out, but add sliced carrots, celery and zesty barbecue sauce. I’m going to serve it with a tossed salad on the side.
Suzette says
I would use this recipe outside in a camp ground setting. Really loved boil ups as a kid growing up in newfoundland
Billie Smith says
The recipe looks amazing and I plan to try it very soon! I will probably try it with and without barbecue sauce and will serve it with a green salad.
Laura Yarzebinski says
I like recipes that are easy and be cooked on the grill especially during the hot summer months. This sounds easy and tasty!
Renae Hemker says
I can’t wait to make this again. What a hit!!!
Darlene Welch says
I would make them in the oven as I do not go camping to much anymore.They sound very delicious and they are on my meal plan for next week.
Carie Clark says
Will definitely be trying this! I make something similar with steak bites 💕
Debbie says
I would make them in the oven.
Randi Malloy says
I haven’t done chicken in a foil pouch but it sounds delicious! I think on the grill and we like spicy so maybe some Serrano slices added with some creole seasoning.
Molly Cipriani says
I’ve made chicken foil packets in the oven before but they were bland. These look like they will taste fabulous especially with all the alternative ingredients suggested. My husband will love these too!
Angie says
I have never made chicken foil packets before but these look really good! They would be good on the grill in the summer!
Sandra says
I have never made chicken foil packets before but I am definitely making it this week! Thanks for the recipe!
Sharon Schmidt says
Have not made Chicken foil packets before. Will try them for campinf AND in the oven
Kristy says
My husband who is very picky loves it. He said he wants it again sometime. Score!
Jean says
We served with sour cream and I omitted onions. Awesome
Penny Bunch says
Can these be cooked in the slow cooker and or the instant pot?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Penny – I’m sure they could! We haven’t tested that yet though so I don’t have specifics for how to make them with those methods. Please let me know if you try them. Enjoy!
Katie Sherwood says
This looks amazing! I’d like to take them camping, could they be assembled ahead of time and cooked at camp a day or two later?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Katie – that should work fine, enjoy!