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Bacon Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

A flavor-packed chicken dish wrapped in bacon and cooked in foil packets, perfect for easy cleanup and delicious family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices bacon Can use turkey bacon as a substitute.
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix Feel free to substitute with other spice mixes.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Add more for extra cheesiness.
  • 4 sheets aluminum foil For wrapping the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub evenly.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and ranch seasoning mix on both sides of each chicken breast.
  4. Lay out four pieces of aluminum foil and place one seasoned chicken breast on each.
  5. Top each chicken breast with two slices of bacon.
  6. Wrap the chicken and bacon tightly in foil, sealing all edges.
Cooking
  1. Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Carefully open each packet, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken, and reseal.
  3. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  4. Remove packets from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before opening.
  5. Unwrap packets, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored for up to 3–4 days in the fridge, or frozen for up to 3 months. Best reheated on the grill or in the microwave. Feel free to add veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.