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Bacon Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken foil packets with bacon ranch flavor—each pack is sealed, grilled over medium heat, and cooked until the chicken is juicy at 165°F. Open the packets to melt shredded cheddar right on top for a one-pan campfire-style meal.
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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: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken foil packets ingredients
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 8 slice bacon
  • 2 cup baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 sheet heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

Prep the packets
  1. Place each boneless chicken breasts on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix. Lay the chicken centered so it cooks evenly.
  2. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon. Press lightly so the bacon stays in place during cooking.
  3. Surround the chicken with baby potatoes, halved and broccoli florets. Keep the vegetables snug around the chicken for even steam-cooking.
  4. Fold the foil into sealed packets. Crimp the edges tightly so steam stays inside.
Cook
  1. Place the packets on a campfire grate over medium heat for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Look for steady steam rising from the packet seams.
Finish and serve
  1. Open packets and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Watch it melt into the hot chicken and vegetables.
  2. Reseal packets briefly to melt the cheese, then serve. Keep the packets closed just until the cheese is fully melted.

Notes

For best texture, halved baby potatoes should be similar in size so they finish cooking together—aim for uniform pieces when you cut. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; reheat in a covered skillet or microwave until hot. Freeze is not recommended because the foil-packed vegetables can soften too much after thawing. If you want a lighter option, use turkey bacon in the same amount to reduce saturated fat while keeping the ranch flavor.