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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 844kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, each cut into 4 long pieces
- 1 lb petite red potatoes, quartered (8-ounce bag)
- ½ chopped yellow onion, fine pieces
- 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 cooked bacon, chopped
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Optional Garnish
- ¼ cup chipped chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut 4 long pieces of foil, and fold each piece in half to make it stronger and prevent leaks. Set aside.
- Cut the petite red potatoes into quarters.
- Place the 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 to the pot with the potatoes.
- Gently stir to coat all pieces of chicken and potatoes. Be careful not to break up or smash the potato pieces.
- Remove the seasoned chicken pieces from the pot and set aside.
- Place about 1½ cups of seasoned potatoes, onion and garlic in each foil packet (you’ll want to divide the potatoes equally between the 4 foil packs).
- Top each foil pack 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 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove the foil packets from the oven and carefully open each of them.
- Carefully drain the liquid from each packet (the packets are hot to handle and the steam can burn you when opening the packets) and place the packets 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 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with chives and serve in the foil or scoop the chicken and potatoes out of the foil and onto a plate.
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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: 844kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 2121mg | Potassium: 1350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 718mg | Iron: 3mg
