Foil Packet Dinner
Easy and customizable foil packet dinners that offer a variety of meal options with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
For Chicken Packets
- 3 pieces chicken breasts
- 1.8 lb Petite Red Potatoes cut into tiny pieces
- 1/2 piece yellow onion sliced
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 3 cups colby jack cheese
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 strips bacon
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
For Beef Packets
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 pack onion soup mix
- 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes halved
- 12 oz carrots cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 6 slices colby jack cheese
For Garlic Potato Packets
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes halved
- 1 onion sliced
- 8 whole cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
For Apple Crisp Packets
- 6 cups apples sliced
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream for serving
- 1 scoop caramel sundae for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium heat.
- For chicken foil packets, prepare aluminum foil and place chicken breasts flat.
- Add tiny potato pieces, onion, melted butter, garlic, seasonings, cheese, bacon, and chives on top.
- Fold the foil to seal and place on the grill or in the oven for about 25-30 minutes.
Cooking Beef Packets
- For burger foil packets, layer the ground beef and the rest of the ingredients on foil, seal, and cook similarly for 30-35 minutes.
Cooking Garlic Potato Packets
- For garlic potato packets, layer potatoes, onion, and garlic cloves in the foil with olive oil and seasonings.
- Seal and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
Cooking Apple Crisp Packets
- For apple crisp packets, combine sliced apples with sugars and spices, sprinkle flour and oats, add butter, and wrap in foil.
- Cook for about 20-30 minutes and serve warm with ice cream and caramel.
Notes
Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tears while cooking. Feel free to add or swap ingredients based on your preferences. For extra flavor, marinate your protein in your favorite sauce beforehand. Ensure that the foil packet is well-sealed to keep in moisture and flavors.