Chicken Foil Packet
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
cut lengthwise into 4 pieces each
- 1 1.8 pound bag Petite Red Potatoes
cut potatoes in half
- 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
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Place about 1 1⁄2 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.
- 5
Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken juices run clear.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
Top with chives, serve and enjoy!
Chicken Foil Packet
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner with incredibly easy cleanup? This chicken foil packet recipe delivers tender chicken and potatoes cooked right alongside savory bacon and melted cheese, all in one neat package.
The beauty of a foil packet meal lies in its ability to steam ingredients to perfection while infusing every bite with flavor. The blend of smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, and garlic permeates the chicken and potatoes, creating a deeply savory profile. Plus, cooking everything together means less washing up and more time to enjoy your meal.
You're in for a treat with this dish. Imagine juicy chicken, perfectly tender petite red potatoes, and smoky bacon bits, all bathed in a flavorful, buttery sauce. The addition of finely chopped yellow onion and fresh chives brightens the robust spice blend, while a generous helping of melted Colby Jack cheese brings it all together with a creamy, comforting finish. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of savory, smoky, and subtly spicy notes, making for a truly satisfying experience that feels much more elaborate than its preparation suggests.
While delicious as is, you can easily tweak this chicken foil packet to your liking. For a bolder flavor, consider increasing the chipotle chili powder, or for a milder profile, simply reduce it. If you prefer to focus on the robust flavors of the chicken and spices, the bacon can be omitted. You could also experiment with different shredded cheeses if Colby Jack isn't your preference, though its melty texture and mild flavor are a perfect match here.
This versatile chicken foil packet is ideal for busy weeknights, backyard cookouts, or even a camping trip, offering a complete meal with minimal fuss. Serve it straight from the packet for the ultimate easy cleanup, or plate it for a more formal presentation.