16 “So Good” Foil Pack Recipes for Camping and Grilling

updated Jul 18, 2024
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Foil packets are a busy cook’s best friend. Simply wrap some veggies, a protein, and a sauce in a piece of foil and then take your pick between throwing the packet on the grill, in a campfire, or in the oven. That’s it. Really! The beauty of easy foil packet recipes is that they practically make themselves. Plus, with no pots and pans to wash, foil packet dinners make cleanup a total breeze.

So just what can you cook in foil packets? The answer is just about anything. Chicken foil packets are always a hit, plus steak, sausage, fish, and shrimp are all fair game. And as for the vegetables, anything you have handy has a place in your foil packet. While they are some of the easiest dinners you’ll make this summer, there are a few common foil packet mistakes you’ll want to avoid (like starting with a single sheet of foil rather than a couple pieces, or using the regular stuff rather than heavy-duty aluminum foil).

These are over 16 of our favorite foil packet recipes to try this summer.

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Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets

These spicy pineapple chicken packs are begging to be turned into sandwiches — I'm thinking piled onto grilled garlic bread with a bit of creamy coleslaw.

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Steak Fajita Foil Packets

These steak fajita foil packets are fun, practical, and tasty, too. Everyone can customize their own add-ins, they require virtually zero cleanup, and the rice is extra flavorful thanks to all the juices from the meat and vegetables. Plus, you get to eat them straight from the foil, topped with a squeeze of lime, a dollop of sour cream, and plenty of avocado.

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Sausage & Potato Foil Packets

Combine cooked sausage, chopped potatoes, and green beans; add some butter and a dash of Cajun seasoning; and wrap in foil for a no-mess dinner in minutes. They can be cooked on the grill, in the oven, or even on the campfire.

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Grilled Pierogies and Sausage Foil Packet Dinner

Grilling these stuffed pasta pockets is an unexpected way to turn them into a seriously awesome summer meal.

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Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets

Teriyaki chicken with broccoli, carrots, and peppers made in fuss-free foil packets cooked on the grill or in the oven. Pair it with steamed rice or fried rice.

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Southwest Veggie Foil Packets

These spicy, smoky veggie packets are endlessly customizable. Serve them as a main dish with rice, or as a side paired with grilled chicken or grilled steak.

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Peach Cobbler Foil Packets

These easy peach cobbler foil packs comes together quickly thanks to store-bought canned biscuit dough.

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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus Packets

These shrimp packets start with orzo and use some of our favorite fast and fancy staples like lemon garlic butter, frozen shrimp, and quick-cooking asparagus.

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Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets

All you need to do to serve these chicken fajitas is pile the meat and veggies into flour tortillas and top them with creamy avocado and sour cream.

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Honey Orange Chicken & Veggie Foil Packet

Each packet is filled with juicy chicken and fresh, colorful, seasonal vegetables, all tossed in a delicious citrusy honey sauce and grilled to perfection.

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Foil Packets

As these packets cook, the tomatoes burst, creating a simple sauce for the juicy chicken and veggies. The lemon slices release their juices, too, steaming the veggies and chicken while adding bright flavor. Even if you don’t have a grill, you can still make this recipe in the oven.

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Spicy Pineapple Chicken Packets

Here, chicken breasts and fresh pineapple are flavored with a spicy, citrus-spiked marinade and cooked in a foil packet for an easy, mess-free meal.

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Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Grain Bowls

Think of grilled grain bowls as the grown-up version of the hobo packets you might have made at camping trips.

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Caprese Chicken and Zucchini Packets

This recipe combines easy-to-love vegetables with chicken and basil pesto, and the whole thing is topped with gooey, melted cheese. The only thing that could make these packets better? Serving garlic bread on the side.

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Baked Fish, Spinach, and Tomatoes in Foil Packets

Scoop out the fish and vegetables with a slotted spatula and then spoon some of the juices over top. A crusty piece of garlic bread on the side and a glass of wine makes this a super fast yet fancy weeknight meal.

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Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Bacon Foil Packs

Juicy, ranch-flavored chicken breast is covered with cheese and paired with crispy bacon for an easy meal everyone at the table will love.

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