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Bacon Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

Bacon ranch chicken foil packets with bacon-wrapped chicken, baby potatoes, and broccoli cooked in sealed foil until juicy and tender. Open the packet at the end to melt shredded cheddar on top—an easy camping meal with all-in-one cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken foil packet ingredients
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts Use even thickness if needed for uniform cooking.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Sprinkle over chicken before wrapping.
  • 8 slices bacon Wrap 2 slices around each breast.
  • 2 cup baby potatoes, halved Halve so they cook through in the foil packets.
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Keep florets bite-size for even steaming.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Add at the end to melt on top.
  • 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil 4 sheets, one per packet.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Assemble the foil packets
  1. Place each chicken breast on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and sprinkle with the ranch seasoning mix.
  2. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon so the bacon clings to the sides of the meat.
  3. Surround the chicken with the halved baby potatoes and the broccoli florets to fill the foil space around each packet.
  4. Fold the foil up and over to form sealed packets, pressing edges together so steam stays inside.
Campfire cook and finish
  1. Place the foil packets on a campfire grate over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F, with visible steam rising from the packet seams.
  2. Carefully open the packets, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and reseal briefly just until the cheese melts, then serve while hot.

Notes

Pro tip: Halve the potatoes evenly so they finish at the same time as the chicken. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave until hot. Freezing isn’t recommended because the potatoes and broccoli can turn soft after thawing. Dietary swap: use turkey bacon for a lighter option with similar smoky, salty flavor.