These Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets are crafted by a flavor expert, featuring juicy buffalo chicken and cheesy veggies all dipped in ranch crema that has readers raving, โWOW! Made this tonight! LOVED it!, and “our new favorite meal!โ
This recipe expertly avoids many common pitfalls, such as bland, dry, or overcooked chicken, as well as uneven cooking and crunchy vegetables. The post is packed with helpful tips, cooking variations, and everything you need to pull off a foolproof, flavor-loaded meal, whether you’re grilling, baking, or camping.
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How to Make Chicken Foil Packets in Oven
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How to Make Chicken Foil Packets on Grill
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Add foil packets, close the lid, and grill at 400ยฐF for until the veggies are tender and the chicken is cooked. Carefully open each foil packet and sprinkle chicken and veggies with cheese. Leave the foil open and close the grill lid until the cheese is melted. Serve with Ranch Crema and additional Buffalo Sauce if desired.
How long to cook Chicken Foil Packets
Bake the foil packets at 400ยฐF for 20โ25 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ยฐF, then allowed to rest for 5 minutes.
For grilling, cook over medium-high heat (around 400ยฐF) for 15โ20 minutes, checking that the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are fork-tender.
Foil Wrapped Chicken Variations
You can use the same technique to cook endless variations of chicken foil packets! Here are just a few:
How to serve a Chicken Packet
How to store leftover Chicken Packets
โขTo store: Let the foil packets cool completely before handling, then transfer the chicken and veggies to an airtight container or reseal the foil tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
โขTo freeze: Place the cooled contents in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
โขReheat leftovers gently in the oven at 350ยฐF until warmed through, or microwave in a covered dish to retain moisture.
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets with Veggies and Ranch Crema (Baked or Grilled)
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Ingredients
- 2 8 oz. chicken breasts sliced horizontal OR 4 4 oz. chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
Buffalo Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Frank’s BUFFALO WINGS Hot Sauce not original
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, chili powder, salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder
- 1//4 teaspoon pepper
Veggies
- 2 1/2 cups red potatoes cut into 1/4-1/2โ cubes
- 3 1/2 cups medium broccoli florets uniform size
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Ranch Crema
- 1/2 cup sour cream (may sub Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Marinate
- Whisk together all the Buffalo Marinade ingredients in a shallow dish or freezer bag (whichever you will use for marinating the chicken). Remove ยผ cup of the Marinade for the vegetables. Add the chicken to the marinade in the bag, remove excess air, and turn to coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for up to 30 minutes while preparing your veggies, or refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Meanwhile, add potatoes to a large microwave-safe bowl. Add one tablespoon of water. Cover and microwave 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Drain.
- Add ¼ cup reserved Buffalo Marinade to the vegetables. Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
Assemble
- Double line 4 large pieces of foil on your counter (8 pieces total), approximately 18 inches long. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Add one piece of chicken to each piece of foil. Evenly divide the veggies between foil packets, placing them around the chicken. Seal foil packets closed and transfer to a baking sheet.
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake at 400ยฐF for 20-25 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 160ยฐF). Carefully open each foil packet and sprinkle chicken and veggies with cheese. Leave foil open and broil until cheese is melted. Serve with Ranch Crema and additional Buffalo Sauce if desired.
GRILLING INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Add foil packets, close the lid, and grill at 400ยฐF for 15-20 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 160ยฐF). Carefully open each foil packet and sprinkle chicken and veggies with cheese. Leave the foil open and close the grill lid until the cheese is melted. Serve with Ranch Crema and additional Buffalo Sauce if desired.
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Danica says
This looks wonderful. The ranch crema is very interesting to me, and I can’t wait to make it. Hope you continuing forward in your recovery and are feeling better!
Jen says
Thank you so much for your kind words Danica! I am feeling really well, thank you! I hope you love this recipe as much as us, can’t wait to hear what you think!
Abbey says
I just made these tonight for my hubby and I, and it’s our new favorite meal!
I just want to say that I’ve honestly printed out about 25-30 of your recipes over the past two years or so and put them in a cook book because we loved them so much! I make about two of them every week. We both work night shift in an ER, and your website has made it SO EASY to pick out meals for the week without worrying about anything turning out poorly, or wasting our time and money. Literally every recipe I’ve tried has turned out perfectly cooked and crazy delicious. It’s by far the greatest site online for recipes, and my whole family agrees! Thank you so, so, so much! ๐
Jen says
Wahoo! I loved waking up to your awesome comment Abbey, thank you so much! I am thrilled this is your new favorite meal and more so that you have tried so many of my recipes and they’ve made it into the “binder” ๐ I am honored you trust my recipes and that they are making your life easier and more delicious – the ultimate compliment! Thank you so much for your flattery and for making me smile eary to ear! xo
Holly Randazzo says
WOW! Made this tonight! LOVED it!
I didn’t have Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce, just made it with Frank’s Original. I will be looking forward to trying it with the Wing Sauce version, but honestly, I don’t think it could be any better!! I use Penzeys Spices and used the Chili 3000, for my chili powder. I also didn’t have ranch dressing seasoning, but used Green Goddess Seasoning , in the crema. I also used Greek yogurt, in place of the mayo, the sauce was divine! I am getting Buttermilk Ranch dressing mix and the wing sauce version of Frank’s, today! Totally making it your way, as soon as the end of the week! What a GREAT recipe! Thanks for all your inspiration, in the kitchen, and in LIFE! Stay well!
Holly Randazzo
Jen says
Thank you so much Holly, I am so happy it was such a hit! I’m glad it was so delicious with your substitutions and now I’m curious which version you will end up liking better! I have never used Greek Goddess Seasoning but now I am totally intrigued and have to try it! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for the well wishes! All the best to you and yours as well xo
Meg says
I can’t wait to try this! It’s marinading as we speak. I’m always on the hunt for new recipes and I’m so glad I found your site. I’m big into making home cooked meals for my family despite an insane schedule. I just started a blog of my own and this week I’m testing out new recipes- almost all yours. Can’t wait to see how they go!
Jen says
I hope you loved them Meg! and congrats on the adventure of starting a blog – its a lot of work – but its fun and rewarding!
Kelsey says
We made this a couple days ago and it was SO good!!!! The ranch crema was a perfect sauce to go with it!! Making the Italian chicken packet tonight! Thanks for all the great recipes!!
Jen says
You are so welcome Kelsey, thanks for making them and thanks for taking the time to comment! I am so happy you loved these Buffalo packets and hopefully love the Italian ones too!
layne says
Super delicious! I loved the crema with the chicken!
Jen says
Thanks Layne! I can’t turn down a good crema, they make everything better!
Ariella says
Eating this as we speak and it is so delicious! I agree with most other commenters here that your recipes are all consistently wonderful. I used to go to Pinterest for new recipe ideas, and now I just go straight to your website instead. Everything I have ever made has been out-of-this-world incredible. My favorites include the shredded Mexican slow cooker chicken and Greek chicken, as well as this dish! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes with us!
Jen says
I am so happy you love these foil packets Ariella, thank you! Thank you also for your super thoughtful words! I am so flattered my site is your go-to for recipes and that you have loved everything you have made – that is the ultimate compliment!
courtney says
very good
Jen says
Thank you!
Amber says
Could I cut up the chicken into chunks and do it that way?
Jen says
Absolutely! You’ll just want to make sure you don’t overcook the chicken as it will cook faster that way.
Dolores Gaona says
Can you freeze the chicken with marinade for future meals?
I was thinking of preparing the chicking ahead of time and storing in the freezer so that we can take with us when we go camping.
Jen says
Absolutely! That would work great!
Rosie says
I was thinking the same thing! And thinking I microwave the veggies before freezing so theyโre ready to go. Hope it works!
Christy says
This was great; thank you. Do you have the nutrition information?
Jen says
Thanks Christy! You can calculate info at: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Diane says
This looks delish. I’m wondering if it would work in a slow cooker?
Jen says
I haven’t tried it, but you can experiment! This website might be helpful in converting the recipe https://www.myfearlesskitchen.com/how-to-convert-oven-times-to-slow-cooker-times/ Let me know how it goes!
Deborah Van Petegem says
I made this when I was camping. It was easy and so very delicious. I will definitely make it again.
Jen says
Yay! I am so glad you loved it Deborah!
Kari Radder says
Can I ask how you heated it up when camping? Or did you pre cook at home and just reheat while camping?
Kelly says
We’re a busy family with lots of activities so I’m always looking for recipes that will easily feed us when we can’t wall eat together. I love foil packet meals since I can prep them ahead of time and we can each bake them when we need them. These were easy and delicious, my whole family really enjoyed them!
Jen says
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! I am so happy to hear that this was just the thing for your family!