Cheesy Chicken and Potato Foil Packs

Cheesy Chicken and Potato Foil Packs

hese Cheesy Chicken and Potato Foil Packs are a no-fuss, no-mess summer dinner dream. Wrapped up in foil and grilled to perfection, each packet is loaded with juicy chicken tenders, buttery red potatoes, gooey Colby Jack cheese, and crispy bacon. It’s a full meal, ready in 30 minutes, with barely any cleanup required.

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Cheesy Chicken and Potato Foil Packs | The Food Cafe

Why You’ll Love These Foil Packs

• Easy to prep — perfect for outdoor grilling or baking indoors.
• Loaded with flavor — thanks to butter, garlic, and smoky bacon.
• Cheesy perfection — Colby Jack melts right over the top.
• Minimal cleanup — toss the foil when you’re done!

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken breast tenders
• 1½ lbs red potatoes, halved
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 9 whole garlic cloves
• 1 tsp seasoning salt, divided
• 1 tsp black pepper, divided
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tbsp chopped chives (for garnish)

How to Make Cheesy Chicken and Potato Foil Packs

1. Preheat grill to 400°F.
2. Boil potatoes for 4 minutes, then drain and let cool.
3. Tear off 3 large pieces of foil, fold in half for sturdiness, and spray with nonstick spray.
4. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tbsp melted butter, garlic, ½ tsp seasoning salt, ½ tsp pepper, and paprika. Divide into foil packs.
5. In the same bowl, toss chicken with 2 tbsp melted butter, remaining salt and pepper. Place 2 tenders in each foil pack.
6. Seal foil packs and grill for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
7. Open foil packs carefully, top with cheese, reseal lightly, and cook 2 more minutes to melt.
8. Sprinkle bacon and chives on top. Serve hot!

Can I Bake These in the Oven?

Absolutely! Preheat your oven to 425°F and bake the foil packs on a rimmed sheet pan for 20 minutes. Open, add cheese, and bake 2 more minutes until melted.

Tips for Foil Pack Success

• Parboil potatoes to ensure they cook evenly with the chicken.
• Don’t seal foil too tight—allow steam to circulate.
• Use heavy-duty foil to avoid leaks and tears.

Nutrition Info (Estimated Per Serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 36g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Sodium: 720mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Calcium: 220mg

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