Foil Packet Dinner Recipes You Must Try!

These easy, no-mess foil packet meals are perfect for the oven, grill, or campfire. Try all four savory and sweet combos below!

1. Chicken Foil Packets

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1.8 lb petite red potatoes, diced
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 3 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

2. Burger Dinner Foil Packets

• 2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes, quartered
• 12 oz carrots, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 6 slices Colby Jack cheese

3. Garlic Potato Foil Packets

• 1 lb fingerling potatoes, halved
• 1 onion, sliced
• 8 whole garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary

4. Apple Crisp Foil Packets

• 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced
• 3/4 cup + 3 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp apple pie spice
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter
• 1/2 tsp apple pie spice (for topping)
• Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
• Caramel sundae sauce (optional)

Instructions (General for All Packets)

1. Preheat oven or grill to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut foil into large sheets and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Assemble ingredients onto each sheet according to the packet type.
4. Fold and seal packets tightly.
5. Bake or grill for 25–35 minutes until cooked through (longer for meat-heavy packets).
6. Open carefully (hot steam!) and serve immediately.

Tip: Great for meal prep, camping, or a fun family dinner night. No dishes required!