One of my very favorite things about summer is backyard entertaining! I love barbecues, pool parties, or any chance to get-together and spend time outside. The focus point for these get-togethers is always the same – THE FOOD!
While eating the food makes a great focus point, I don't like the food preparation to be too time consuming. That's where easy grill recipes like this BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe comes in!
This weekend my family came over for a barbecue. I have had a VERY busy week with lots of work to do and upcoming travel to plan for, so I didn't have a lot of extra time to be preparing for our get-together.
So, I headed to Walmart to pick up ingredients for this easy BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe made with Kraft BBQ Sauce.
After picking up my chicken and stopping in the condiments aisle to pick up the Kraft BBQ Sauce, I headed to the produce department for veggies. I grabbed peppers, an onion and a bag of Marktetside fresh green beans. Since I didn't want to spend a lot of time preparing sides or appetizers for our meal, I also stopped by the deli where I picked up some Marketside items.
I chose Marketside Italian Pinwheels, which made a delicious appetizer (they look pretty too!) and Marketside Italian Style Pasta Salad. The salad was very fresh because all of the ingredients came separated and I mixed it all together at home. It was a perfect side.
To make our main course, I enlisted the help of Little R, who just loves to cook. Since there are only a few steps to this recipe, he did most of it himself. That's how easy it is!
Note: If you're concerned about cooking directly in foil, wrap the food on a piece of parchment paper before placing it in the foil.
BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe
Ingredients:
4 thin-sliced chicken breast pieces (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup Kraft BBQ Sauce
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/2 small onion, sliced
16 green beans
Cooking spray
How to Make BBQ Chicken Packets with Veggies:
Heat grill to medium high. Cut four large squares of heavy duty aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Place a piece of chicken on each square. Top with 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce. Divide vegetables evenly between the four pieces. Fold up edges of foil to make neat packets. Grill for 14 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. This recipe is also perfect for camping! Just cook the packets over your campfire.
NOTE: Rather than an aerosol can of cooking spray, I prefer to use my Misto Oil Mister. It's a reusable oil spray and mister bottle gives you all the convenience of the aerosol sprayer in a more economical and environmental form. Plus, I like that it doesn't have any of those added chemicals that come in the can. You just pump the mister a few times before using to build up the air pressure and then go ahead and spray!
What's your favorite easy-to-make summer recipe?
This easy-to-make dinner can be made on the BBQ grill or in the oven. It's perfect for camping too! Nutrition is calculated automatically and may not be accurate.BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe for Easy Summer Get-Togethers
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 280Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 453mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 38g
Pam says
I make a variation of this and it is so delicious. In fact, I am making this for dinner tonight. I love cooking veggies in foil on the grill. I will have to try your version too!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
My husband does something similar to this on the grill. It’s a great way to cook a full meal in no time flat!
Natalie Z says
Looks delicious! I love that the foil packets make for easier cleanup!
Betsy Segars says
Foil packets on the grill is one of our go-to meals. They are so easy to make and not messy at all.
Shell says
I’ve never made these packets. I need to try it- looks so convenient!
Liz Mays says
What a great way to whip up some delicious barbeque meals! I’m going to have to try this.
Catherine S says
This looks and sounds yummy. I love quick and easy dinner ideas. Thanks for the recipe.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love to make premade meals and just pop them in the freezer so that they can be easily made later!
Rosey says
The summer cookbook sounds great. I like these little packets. Those are perfect for get togethers!
Debbie L. says
Pinned your post to my camping board – I will be making these on our next camping trip. They look easy and tasty!
Jeanine says
Yum. These sound just great. I would love to make these for my family, I know my kids would really enjoy them too!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love how easy this is to make and clean up. I will have to try this on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I love shopping for the Marketside items! Also, this bbq looks super tasty.
James Hills says
That looks delicious! I’ll have to try it next time I do a BBQ
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
Quick, delicious and easy to prepare, sounds like just my kind of recipe! LOL 🙂
Donna says
I love picking up the Marketside sides to go with things I’m making to save time. And we pick up stuff from their deli for picnics a lot during the summer.
Candy O says
Oh I love this! I used to make something like this with fish. I need to make it again on the grill!!
Tracey says
What a great idea for dinner! I am so making this on the BBQ this week!
Katie Reed says
These little packets look so easy to make. My kids love bbq chicken so these will be a hit. I am going to make them this weekend on the grill.
patricia delgado says
I love how this is so easy your son is able to prepare it. Gotta put my teens to work!
Shannon Gurnee says
These BBQ Chicken and Vegetable Packets look and sound delicious! I would love trying this sometime.
Chasing Joy says
I love simple recipes like this. Easy to cook and to clean up after.
Jyoti negi says
Loved your recipe. you have made it very simple for even a beginner like me. thanks for sharing.
lisa says
Hi,
These little packets look so easy to make. My kids love bbq chicken so these will be a hit. I am going to make them this weekend on the grill.