Name: Cheesy Broccoli plus Chicken (Foil Pack)
Yield: 4

Foil Pack Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken is a summer staple loaded with smoky sausage, gooey cheese, and broccoli that soaks up all the flavor.

Try some 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 straightforward 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!

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly.

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.

The dinner in a foil pack right out of the oven and then cheese being grated on top.

How To Make Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken

Soak the Rice: Mix instant rice with chicken broth and let sit for 10 minutes.
Prep: Finely dice the onion, chop broccoli, and slice the sausage into rounds.
Mix: Combine onion, broccoli, sausage, oil, and seasonings in a bowl. Add the rice.
Assemble: Divide the mix on 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.