Grilled Chicken Packs

This is a super quick and easy recipe as we gear up for summertime. We love to grill out for the healthiness of it and for the ease of preparing a grilled meal. This super simple recipe was born out of using what I had left in the refrigerator and has since become a staple on the menu list. It's also a great way to use up any leftover pesto in the fridge (I talked about my love of pesto in this recipe.)

Another great thing about this recipe is it is great for camping! We love to go camping and I'm always looking for easy recipes to make over a campfire besides the general hash or soups/chilis. I've also found it hard to incorporate chicken recipes into camping, so I am thankful to have this one in my recipe box.

Grilled Chicken Packs

4 chicken breasts, thawed
salt and pepper
1/3 C pesto
1/2 onion, sliced
bell peppers


Trim the fat from your chicken breasts. Place toward the end of a long sheet of aluminum foil, leaving enough space to fold over the chicken fully one time.

Add a little bit of salt and pepper, or any other spices you like, to the chicken. Spoon a small amount of pesto on top of the chicken and spread so it covers the chicken in a thin layer. Top with onions and peppers.

Fold the foil around the chicken. Half way through wrapping, fold in the edges to create a better seal so the juices will not seep out while cooking. Continue to wrap until reaching the end. Fold over the edges one last time and press down firmly to minimize creating a large air bubble. See the folded packet below:

Grill on each side 10-15 minutes before flipping. I like to serve this with a baked potato, or you could do another type of vegetable.


What are some of your favorite summer grilling or camping recipes?