Best Chicken Packets Recipes

PHYLLO CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves and tarragon; set aside. in another small bowl, combine the butter and remaining garlic., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short edge facing you. Brush with 2 teaspoons butter mixture; brush to distribute evenly. Repeat with one more sheet of phyllo, brushing with another 2 teaspoons of butter mixture (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out)., Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Center one chicken breast on the lower third of phyllo. Spread about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise mixture over chicken breast. Fold bottom edge over chicken, then fold in sides. Roll up jelly-roll style; cover with plastic wrap and set aside. Make five more chicken packets., Place packets in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush tops with remaining garlic butter; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve warm.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add chicken tenders and fully coat. Transfer to refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill to 425 degrees F. Combine red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Center one-fourth of the pepper mixture evenly on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Place two marinated chicken tenders on top of pepper mixture.
• Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

CHICKEN VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness; place each on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Layer the mushrooms, carrots, onions and red pepper over chicken; sprinkle with pepper, thyme and, if desired, salt. , Fold foil around chicken and vegetables and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

CHICKEN PACKETS (OAMC)

Steps:

• Mix chicken, cream cheese, chives, milk, and salt in a medium bowl (mixing with hands works best) to make filling, and store in a 1 qt freezer bag.
• Put crouton crumbs in another 1 qt bag, attach it to bag of chicken filling, and freeze.
• Refrigerate crescent rolls.
• To prepare for serving, thaw chicken mixture.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Unroll crescent rolls.
• Each tube will contain 4 rectangles of dough with a diagonal perforation.
• Press dough along each perforation so the rectangle halves will not separate.
• Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle.
• Fold dough over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
• Dip each packet in melted margarine, and coat with crouton crumbs.
• Place packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Packets are good either hot or cold.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast half on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with salsa, corn, beans and cheese. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve with sour cream.

CHICKEN DINNER PACKETS

Steps:

• Divide chicken strips between two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over chicken. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and potatoes are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER-TO-OVEN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a very large bowl until the meat is well-coated in a uniform sauce.
• Place a 12-inch piece of aluminum foil on your work surface; top with a 12-inch piece of parchment paper. Spoon a quarter of the chicken mixture into the middle of the parchment paper.
• Fold the long sides so they meet in the middle of the packet, then crimp these long edges together to make a tight seal, using the foil to catch and hold the waggly parchment paper in the seam. Roll both of the ends of the packet to seal as well. continue to make 3 more packets.
• Set the packets on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 24 hours. Remove the sheet and stack the packets flat in the freezer.
• To bake, position the rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F.
• Place 1 or more of the packets straight from the freezer on a large lipped baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until hot and steamy inside. Cool for 10 minutes before opening and serving.

MUSHROOM AND CHICKEN CREPE PACKETS

Steps:

• Combine milk, flour, eggs, and salt in an electric blender; blend until smooth. Set crepe batter aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Melt butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crepe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen crepe; flip crepe and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more. Transfer crepe to a plate and continue with remaining batter.
• Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until flavor releases, about 30 seconds. Stir in ricotta cheese and cream cheese until melted and well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan cheese in the middle of each crepe. Spoon 1/4 cup of the chicken-mushroom mixture onto each crepe. Fold sides in to make a packet. Place the crepes folded-side-down in the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and cook until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in parsley. Remove crepe packets from the oven; spoon gravy on top.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat according to manufacturer's directions. Stir together beans, corn, drained tomatoes and cumin in medium bowl.
• 2. Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy foil on counter. Spray each with cooking spray. Place 1 breast in center on each piece of foil. Spoon 1/4th bean mixture over chicken for each packet. Bring up short sides of each foil packet and double fold top. Double fold both ends to seal each packet, leaving space for steam to gather.
• 3. Place packets on grate of covered grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165 degrees F). Carefully open packets; sprinkle 1/4th cheese on top of each breast. Close foil and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

CAMPFIRE CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• For each packet, place a 10 inches long piece of aluminum foil on the counter. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place sliced potato on the foil. Season them with salt & pepper to taste.
• Top with onions, peppers, then the chicken.
• Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top of the chicken. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
• Wrap the aluminum foil up tightly, making sure there are no tears or "leaks". Double wrap the packets in foil if necessary.
• Grill at 400 for 35 minutes, or until done. Or, cook over an open fire.

SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN AND RAMEN NOODLE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, water, sesame oil and sugar in a large bowl until combined.
• Place the sliced chicken, green onions, cabbage, mushrooms, zucchini and cooked ramen noodles into the large bowl with the gochujang mixture and toss until coated.
• Place a 1 1/2 to 2 feet long sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil on a table and place 1/4 of the ramen noodle mixture into the center of the foil. Fold up the ends and then the outside to create a foil packet.
• Repeat the process 3 more times and place the foil packets on a cookie sheet tray.
• Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout.

EASY HAWAIIAN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
• Lay out four squares of aluminum foil. Place one piece of chicken in the center of each square. Pour the teriyaki sauce over them, turning to coat. Distribute equal amounts of the green and red peppers, onion and pineapple chunks amongst the chicken pieces. Fold the foil up and seal tightly into packets.
• Place the packets on the grill, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. I like to take one packet off the grill and check it before removing them all.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI PACKETS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Top each with broccoli, onion, lemon juice and butter. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

POTATO CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Combine the oil, rosemary, thyme, basil and garlic; drizzle over chicken. Top with potatoes, squash, onion and butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold foil over mixture and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

SALSA CHICKEN AND POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place each chicken breast in the middle of a square piece of foil. Pour 1/4 cup salsa over each breast. Slice the potatoes thin and place potato slices on top of chicken and salsa. Spoon another 1/4 cup salsa over each chicken/potato combination. Fold foil up to form 'packets'. Place packets seam side up on a cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Open packets and serve.

PESTO CHICKEN PUFF PASTRY PACKETS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Divide each breast into 2 even portions. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
• Cook chicken in the skillet until well browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove chicken onto a plate and coat with pesto. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Unfold pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14-inch square and cut into four 7-inch squares. Sprinkle an equal portion of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over each square; place a piece of chicken on top.
• Whisk egg and water together in a bowl; brush mixture over the edges of the pastry squares. Fold corners of the pastry over the chicken to the center and press to seal. Place filled pastries seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush with the egg mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

CHICKEN 'N' SUMMER SQUASH PACKETS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cut eight 15x12-in. rectangles of heavy-duty foil; place one rectangle on top of another to make four. Divide onion slices among the four rectangles; top with chicken, mustard, zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms. , Combine the basil, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper; sprinkle over vegetables. Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetable mixture and seal tightly. Place packets on a baking sheet., Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

GRILLED SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray.
• On one side of each foil piece, place 1 chicken breast. Top each with 1 tablespoon sweet-and-sour sauce and one-fourth of the pineapple, bell pepper and onion. Top with remaining sauce.
• Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for heat expansion.
• When grill is heated, place packets on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill.
• Cook 15 to 20 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Top with chow mein noodles if desired.

PESTO CHICKEN AND POTATOES IN PARCHMENT PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Slice potato very thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. Place slices in a bowl of water to prevent browning.
• Fold parchment paper in half to create two 15x12-inch rectangles. Drain potatoes and arrange 1/2 of the slices on the inside fold of the parchment paper in an overlapping semicircle. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 5 basil leaves and 1/2 of the onion slices. Repeat with the second piece of parchment paper.
• Place chicken legs over the onion slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with pesto. Carefully fold the parchment paper around the chicken, starting from one end, to create sealed packets. Transfer packets to a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfer packets to plates and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before opening and serving.

BARBECUE CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450*.
• Center one chicken breast half on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap Everyday Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Spoon barbecue sauce over chicken. Top with vegetables.
• Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Bake 18 to 22 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven.