Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Potato Packets

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkasnas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant

Serves 4 people

Categories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals- Stir Fry- Pot Pies

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. small/ baby potatoes, sliced 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, or combination cut in chunks
  • 1 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for coating foil
  • 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Alternately,

  2. heat oven to 400 degrees.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chicken, corn and bell pepper. Drizzle with vegetable oil and sprinkle with ranch mix and toss to coat. Season to taste with ground black pepper.

  4. Cut 4 (18 × 12-inch) sheets f heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap each packet securely, but loosely using double-fold seals.

  5. Place packets, seam side up directly on grill grate or on a baking sheet. Cook 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. Carefully open packets, making sure to avoid the steam. Sprinkle each packet with 1/4 of the cheese, 1/4 of the bacon n 1/4 of the green onion. Serve immediately.

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