Home > Dinner > Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken (Foil Pack) Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken (Foil Pack) June 1, 2021 | 6 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken dinners are perfect for campfire cooking! Just combine smoked chicken sausage, rice, and broccoli in foil. This recipe also works on the grill or in the oven. Try some of other favorite foil pack meals like Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies or Hobo Foil Packets. Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken My family loves being outdoors and camping as much as possible during the summer. I’m always testing new campfire meal ideas, and these Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken foil packs were a huge hit on our last trip! These foil packs are incredibly easy to assemble with minimal ingredients and no pre-cooking required. Thanks to some store-bought shortcuts, you can even add uncooked rice directly to the foil packs! Uncooked Rice… Will It Cook in Time? Yes! The rice will cook to be nice and tender. Use Minute® (instant) rice for this recipe. Regular white rice or other types won’t work; it must be instant rice. While you prep the other ingredients, soak the instant rice in chicken broth to soften it and add lots of flavor. QUICK TIP Use leftover instant rice in other foil pack recipes like Tin Foil Jambalaya or Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice. Ingredients Instant rice: This is simply rice that has been partially cooked then dehydrated — it doesn’t have any weird ingredients added. Chicken broth: Adds rich flavor to the rice. Smoked sausage: Adds a smoky, rich flavor. I like Aidell’s Italian Style chicken sausage. Regular smoked sausage also works great. Vegetables: Use fresh, chopped veggies, not frozen here. Seasonings: Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon, and Italian seasoning for loads of flavor. Olive Oil: Adds flavor, helps ensure even cooking, and stops ingredients from sticking. Cheese: Use sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar for the most flavor. How To Make Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Soak the Rice: Mix instant rice with chicken broth and let sit for 10 minutes. Prepare Ingredients: Finely dice the onion, chop the broccoli into small pieces, and slice the sausage into rounds. Mix: Combine onion, broccoli, sausage, olive oil, and seasonings in a bowl. Add the soaked rice and mix well. Assemble Foil Packs: Divide the mixture onto foil sheets, seal them tightly, but leave space for steam. Cook: Bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes, or grill for 15-20 minutes, until cooked. Finish with Cheese: Open the packs, sprinkle cheese on top, reseal to melt the cheese, then serve. Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Tips Fully seal the foil packets, but leave room for steam. Spray the foil with nonstick coating to keep the rice from sticking. Season to taste. After cooking, let the packets cool for a few minutes, then check if they need more salt or pepper. More easy campfire meals Garlic Butter Sausage & Veggies with corn on the cob Foil Pack Italian Sausage and Veggies with an Italian seasoning blend Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs with Provolone cheese Pesto and Sausage with sun-dried tomatoes Foil Pack Garlic Herb Sausage, Shrimp, Veggies with zucchini and corn FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken dinners are perfect for campfire cooking! Just combine smoked chicken sausage, rice, and broccoli in foil. This recipe also works on the grill or in the oven. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken dinners are perfect for campfire cooking! Just combine smoked chicken sausage, rice, and broccoli in foil. This recipe also works on the grill or in the oven. Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 25 minutes minutes Rice Soaking 10 minutes minutes Total Time 50 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 511kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $8.87 Ingredients▢ 1 cup Instant (Minute) Rice▢ 1 cup chicken broth or water▢ 1 package (13 oz) smoked chicken sausage (or your favorite variety)▢ 3 cups chopped broccoli (2-3 florets)▢ 3/4 cup finely diced yellow onion (1/2 large onion)▢ 5 tablespoons olive oil▢ 1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, pepper▢ 1 up to 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder (Note 1)▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning▢ 1 cup (3 oz.) freshly grated extra-sharp or sharp Cheddar cheese▢ Optional: fresh parsleyUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsSOAK INSTANT RICE: Mix uncooked instant rice and chicken broth in a bowl. Let it stand for about 10 minutes. No need to pre-cook or drain the rice.OVEN/GRILL PREP: Preheat oven to 400°F or the grill to medium-high heat (400-425°F). Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 2 feet long each). Spray with cooking spray.INGREDIENT PREP: Finely dice the onion, coarsely chop the broccoli into small pieces, and slice the sausage into 1/2-inch thick coins.COMBINE: In a large bowl, mix the onion, broccoli, sausage, olive oil, and all the seasonings. Add the soaked rice with any remaining liquid and gently stir until combined.ASSEMBLE FOIL PACKS: Divide the mixture evenly among the four foil sheets (about 1-1/2 cups per packet). Seal the foil packs tightly, leaving room for steam to circulate. To seal, bring the short sides together and fold down, then roll up the ends.COOK: Bake in the oven (on a sheet pan) for 23-29 minutes (25 mins is perfect for me) or grill for 15-20 minutes (17 minutes is perfect for me), until rice is cooked and veggies are tender. For campfires, cooking time varies; check after 7 minutes. When grilling, flip packets halfway through.GARNISH: Carefully open foil packs, expecting steam. Add 1/4 cup cheese to each pack and tent the foil over the veggies. Let stand for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese. Top with fresh parsley if desired. Let cool slightly, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Depending on sausage used you may need an extra pinch of salt. Enjoy hot. Video Recipe NotesNote 1: This adds a lot of flavor and saltiness, which will vary depending on the saltiness of the sausage and whether you're soaking the rice in broth or water. Add slowly, noting you can always sprinkle more on top after baking if needed. Foil: Do not double wrap the foil. Use one sheet per pack or adjust cooking time if using regular foil. Nutrition: Based on using chicken sausage; other varieties may change the values. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.8g | Protein: 33.1g | Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 101.7mg | Sodium: 366.5mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 3.5g We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
This Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken recipe looks absolutely delicious and perfect for a fun outdoor cooking experience! I love the idea of using smoked chicken sausage and uncooked rice for an easy and flavorful meal. I’m definitely going to give this a try, and to enhance the taste even more, I’ll be using Artem Oliva’s high-quality olive oil. Not only will it add a rich flavor to the dish, but it also offers numerous health benefits. I can’t wait to enjoy this meal during our next camping trip! Reply
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