The Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Pack Recipe
Perfect for busy nights or camping trips, this chicken bacon ranch foil pack recipe is a hearty, flavorful, no-fuss dinner everyone loves.
Delight your taste buds with this chicken bacon ranch foil pack recipe — a savory blend of chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and melty cheese!
Foil packet meals are something that our whole family loves and I love how perfect these easy recipes are for a busy weeknight. These bacon ranch chicken foil packets are always a family favorite!
We especially love individual foil packets because they make the best all-in-one meal that is easy to serve in the great outdoors. Serve this juicy chicken with our foil packet potatoes recipe or grilled corn salad recipe.
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Of course, foil pack meals are great any time of year, but they are especially awesome for grilling season and make the perfect easy campfire dinner.
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Tips and Tricks
- The packets can be placed on a baking sheet if you are worried about them leaking in the oven.
- To help prevent things from sticking to the foil, you can use non-stick cooking spray on the inside of the tin foil packet.
- You can also cook them over the open flame of a fire pit on a grate over medium heat. Use sheets of heavy-duty foil to help prevent the aluminum from tearing.
- Open these chicken foil packets carefully, as they will be hot! It’s a good idea to use oven mitts.
- Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container to keep in the fridge for a few days.
How do You Fold a Foil Packet?
- For the best results, start by pulling the top and bottom of the aluminum foil to meet in the center.
- Fold the two edges together tightly along the entire length. A 1-2″ overlap is ideal.
- Finally, seal the edges by rolling up the ends of each piece of tin foil to create a packet.
These foil dinners may be cooked in the oven or on the charcoal grill. The directions in the recipe card below are for baking in the oven.
If you would prefer grilling, simply preheat the grill to 400 degrees, place foil packets on the grill grates, and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Ingredients
The good news is that this recipe uses simple ingredients that the entire family is sure to love!
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into equal strips – This lean protein cooks quickly and stays juicy inside the foil packet.
- Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix – A zesty, herby blend that delivers that classic ranch flavor.
- Small yellow gold potatoes, halved – Naturally buttery and tender, these potatoes cook beautifully and soak up all the savory flavors.
- Cheddar cheese, shredded – Rich and melty, it creates that irresistible gooey layer that ties the whole meal together.
- Slices of bacon, cooked – Adds smoky, crispy goodness and infuses the entire packet with bold flavor.
- Fresh parsley, garnish – A fresh, vibrant garnish that brightens the dish and adds a pop of color right before serving.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut up the potatoes and slice the chicken.
Tip: You can throw the chicken in a mixing bowl with the seasoning, but cleanup is much easier if you do it all on the foil sheet.
3. Cook the bacon in a frying pan.
4. Place potatoes in a medium bowl and microwave for 3-4 minutes so that they are slightly cooked. This helps to create tender potatoes done to perfection at the same time as our chicken.
5. Divide the ingredients equally onto four pieces of aluminum foil (about 12” long).
6. Layer potatoes, chicken, cheese, and bacon, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning equally over top.
7. Fold aluminum foil into a packet.
8. Place the sealed packet directly onto the wire racks in the oven.
9. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
Tip: Chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the center of thickest part of the meat reads 160 degrees F. Cook time depends on the size of your chicken breasts, so be sure to cut the chicken into equal pieces for even cooking.
10. Move to a flat surface and open packets carefully.
11. Garnish with parsley on top of each foil meal.
Substitutions
Why not try some of these variations?
- Add green beans or a cup of broccoli to the recipe.
- Green onions or diced white onion would be a great additions.
- Small red potatoes may be used instead of yellow.
- Other cuts of chicken like thigh work too.
- As the cheese and bacon cooks, they add oil to the packet, helping to create crispy potatoes and juicy chicken. You can add an extra drizzle of olive oil, but it’s not usually needed.
- Garlic powder, onion powder, or salt and pepper may be added.
- Topping this with sour cream or salsa would be delicious.
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What to Serve with These Easy Meals
This meal is pretty great on its own, but here are a few suggestions.
Foil pack dinners make a hearty meal that is not only full of amazing flavor, but also requires minimal cleanup. Be sure to add this easy recipe to your menu planning!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you cook chicken foil packets in the oven?
Chicken foil packets typically cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces. Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe eating.
Can you cook foil packets on the grill instead of the oven?
Yes! Foil packets can be cooked on a grill at about 400°F for 8–10 minutes. Just place them directly on the grates and flip once halfway through.
Do you need to pre-cook potatoes for foil packets?
It’s a good idea to partially cook potatoes (like microwaving for a few minutes) so they become tender at the same time as the chicken.
How do you keep food from sticking to foil packets?
Lightly spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray or add a small drizzle of oil before adding ingredients to prevent sticking.
Can you make foil packet meals ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can assemble foil packets ahead and store them in the fridge or cooler for up to 24 hours, making them perfect for camping or busy weeknights.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packs
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups small yellow gold potatoes halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 slices of bacon cooked
- Fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut up the potatoes and slice the chicken.
- Cook the bacon.
- Place potatoes in a medium bowl and microwave for 3-4 minutes so that they are slightly cooked. This helps to create tender potatoes done to perfection at the same time as our chicken.
- Divide the ingredients equally onto four pieces of aluminum foil (about 12” long).
- Layer potatoes, chicken, cheese, and bacon, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning equally over top.
- Fold aluminum foil into a packet.
- Place the sealed packet directly onto the wire rack of the oven.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
- Move to a flat surface and open packets carefully.
- Garnish with parsley on top of each foil meal.
Notes
- You can throw the chicken in a mixing bowl with the seasoning, but cleanup is much easier if you do it all on the foil sheet.
- Chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the center of thickest part of the meat reads 160 degrees F. Cook time depends on the size of your chicken breasts, so be sure to cut the chicken into equal pieces for even cooking.
- The packets can be placed on a baking sheet if you are worried about them leaking in the oven.
- To help prevent things from sticking to the foil, you can use non-stick cooking spray on the inside of the tin foil packet.
- You can also cook them over the open flame of a fire pit on a grate over medium heat. Use sheets of heavy-duty foil to help prevent the aluminum from tearing.
- Open these chicken foil packets carefully, as they will be hot! It’s a good idea to use oven mitts.
- Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container to keep in the fridge for a few days.
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