5-Ingredient Ranch Mushrooms & Chicken Recipe in Foil Packets Is a Fun Summer Meal Poultry Dinner Grilling

Seal up some chicken breast with something to add moisture while it cooks, and you end up with a tender and tasty dinner. This quick chicken recipe is sure to please. It's a great recipe for camping or cookouts.

This foil packet chicken recipe is easy to customize depending on preference for mushrooms and/or wine. You could even throw in some vegetables for added nutrition. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts (can be cut lengthwise if pieces are really large)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 envelope (1 ounce) dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces, drained
• 4 tablespoons sherry or white wine (optional)

Equipment

• 4 12-inch square pieces of aluminum foil

Here’s how to make it:

1. In medium skillet, brown chicken in butter. Place breast on foil sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Divide dressing mix among four foil packets and sprinkle over chicken. Place a spoonful of mushrooms on each breast. Spoon on wine, if using. Seal packets using tight double folds.
3. Place on cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender. (Be careful of steam when opening packets!)

Note: You could cook this on an outdoor grill or over a campfire!

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