Chicken Hobo Dinner

We love making hobo dinners because of the many ways it can be made. This chicken foil packets is loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients. If you love hobo dinners as much as we do, check out this Hobo Dinner Recipe.

This chicken recipe makes for an easy cleanup and everyone can make their favorite combination. Make this foil dinner on the grill, toss them at your campfire or make them in the oven.

What is a Hobo Dinner?

Hobo Dinner recipes have been pleasing families since back in the Depression days. The foil packets usually container a protein, vegetables and seasoning. They can be made on the grill, campfire or in the oven.

Ingredients

Scroll to see the full recipe in the recipe card.

Variation Ideas

• Vegetables – Feel free to add different vegetables to the foil pack. We have added in green beans, corn on the cob, and small red potatoes for a simple variation.
• Seasoning – Feel free to change or add seasoning to the foil packets. You can add in fresh herbs such as rosemary, basil, or thyme.
• Chicken – We used chicken breast in this recipe but you can also use chicken thighs or chicken tenders.

How to Make Chicken Hobo Dinner

• Step 1 – Heat Grill – Preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 450 degrees Fahrenheit).

Step 2 – Whisk Chicken Broth – In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.  

Step 3 – Spray Foil – Coat 4 large pieces of heavy duty sheets of foil with non-stick cooking spray. You can also drizzle with olive oil. Place one potato (peeled and sliced) in the middle of each piece of foil. Then add carrots and onions.

Step 4 – Add Chicken – Place a chicken breast on top of the vegetables on each piece of foil. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and ranch seasoning mix. 

Step 5 – Top with Soup – Pour the soup mixture evenly on top of each foil packet.  

Step 6 – Foil Foil – Fold up the sides of the foil. Then fold up the other sides to make a foil pack. Then place on grill and cook for about 45 minutes.

Step 7 – Once they are done, carefully open the foil packs and then serve and enjoy.

Chicken Hobo Dinner in Oven Recipe

This Hobo Chicken Dinner Oven Recipe can easily be made in the oven.

• Bake these hobo dinners in a preheated oven at 400 degrees.
• Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake the foil packets for 50-60 minutes. Cook until the tender chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 
• Use meat thermometer to make sure chicken is cooked thorough.

Recipe Tips

• Chicken and Potatoes – Cook chicken and potatoes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked thorough.
• Foil Sheets – To prevent the chicken and vegetables from sticking, make sure to spray with cooking spray. These tin foil dinners could better when they do not stick to the foil.
• Folding the Foil Packets – Completely close the sides around the chicken and vegetables. This helps to keep the items from falling out and locks in the steam. It helps to cook the ingredients evenly.

How Long Do Chicken Foil Packets Take to Cook?

Cooking time will vary but this chicken foil packets will take about 45 minutes over campfire on the grill.

If you use other types of chicken, you may need to adjust the cooking time.