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Bacon Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken foil packets with bacon ranch flavor—baked in sealed foil packs with baby potatoes and broccoli. The packets cook until the chicken hits 165°F, then you open and melt shredded cheddar on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Build the foil packets
  1. Lay 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface and place 1 chicken breast on the center of each sheet, leaving space around the edges for folding.
  2. Sprinkle each chicken breast with the ranch seasoning mix so it coats the top surface.
  3. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon, laying the bacon across the chicken.
  4. Place halved baby potatoes and broccoli florets around each chicken portion inside the foil so they are in contact with the packet base.
  5. Fold the foil up around the fillings and crimp the edges tightly to seal the packets.
Cook
  1. Place packets on a campfire grate over medium heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F, with steam visibly building inside the sealed foil.
Melt and serve
  1. Carefully open each packet, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot chicken and vegetables, and reseal briefly to melt the cheese.
  2. Serve immediately after the cheese melts, showing bacon and ranch-coated chicken through the opened foil.

Notes

For even cooking, make sure potato halves are similar size so they steam to tender at the same pace as the chicken. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; freezer: no (foil texture suffers after thawing). Dietary swap: use turkey bacon and reduced-sodium ranch mix for a lighter option without changing the cooking method.